History - Authoritarian

How did the Long March (1934-35) help Mao rise?

It established Mao as CCP leader and became a propaganda symbol of endurance.

What was the significance of Yan'an Years (1935-45)?

CCP built peasant support through land reform and indoctrination.

How did the Sino-Japanese War aid CCP rise?

GMD weakened while CCP expanded influence and support.

What role did guerrilla warfare play?

Allowed CCP to defeat stronger GMD forces using rural support.

How did GMD corruption help Mao?

Alienated peasants and middle class, boosting CCP appeal.

What was Mao's ideological innovation?

Adapted Marxism to focus on peasantry.

How did propaganda during Long March help?

Created myth of CCP heroism and legitimacy.

What was the purpose of Land Reform Campaign (1947-50)?

Eliminated landlords and redistributed land to peasants.

How did the 1950 Marriage Law consolidate power?

Improved women's rights, gaining social support.

What were the Three/Five Antis Campaigns?

Purged corruption and strengthened CCP control.

How did suppression of counter-revolutionaries work?

Execution/imprisonment of opponents secured control.

What role did propaganda play post-1949?

Promoted Mao cult and ideological unity.

What was the Great Leap Forward (1958-61)?

Attempt to industrialize rapidly; led to famine.

What was the impact of GLF failure?

Economic disaster but Mao retained authority.

What was the Cultural Revolution (1966-76)?

Purged rivals and reasserted Mao's dominance.

What was the role of Red Guards?

Enforced ideology and attacked opposition.

How was opposition treated?

Labelled counter-revolutionary and persecuted.

What was the role of propaganda in maintenance?

Maintained cult of personality and loyalty.

What was the Moncada Barracks attack (1953)?

Failed attack that became symbol of resistance.

What was the importance of 'History Will Absolve Me'?

Spread Castro's ideology and gained support.

What was the role of Granma expedition (1956)?

Marked start of guerrilla war in Sierra Maestra.

Why was Batista unpopular?

Corruption, repression, economic inequality.

How did propaganda help Castro rise?

Radio Rebelde spread revolutionary message.

What role did Battle of Santa Clara (1958) play?

Decisive victory leading to Batista's fall.

What were Agrarian Reforms (1959-63)?

Redistributed land and reduced inequality.

How did Bay of Pigs (1961) help Castro?

Strengthened legitimacy after US failure.

What was the role of purges?

Removed Batista supporters and opposition.

How did Castro use propaganda?

Controlled media to promote revolution.

What was the Escambray Rebellion?

Internal opposition crushed by Castro.

What was the 1976 Constitution?

Formalized one-party socialist state.

What role did education reforms play?

Improved literacy and reinforced ideology.

How did Castro maintain control over opposition?

Surveillance, imprisonment, exile.

What was the role of USSR alliance?

Provided economic and military support.

What was the impact of Cuban Missile Crisis?

Boosted Castro's global standing.

What was the Mariel Boatlift (1980)?

Release of dissenters reduced internal pressure.