Question
Why did the terrible famine occur during China’s Great Leap Forward?(1 point)
Responses
Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.
Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.
Japan seized all the grain during World War II.
Japan seized all the grain during World War II.
Bad weather led to a sharp drop in grain production.
Bad weather led to a sharp drop in grain production.
The Tiananmen Square democracy protests made it impossible to distribute grain to the population.
The Tiananmen Square democracy protests made it impossible to distribute grain to the population.
Responses
Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.
Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.
Japan seized all the grain during World War II.
Japan seized all the grain during World War II.
Bad weather led to a sharp drop in grain production.
Bad weather led to a sharp drop in grain production.
The Tiananmen Square democracy protests made it impossible to distribute grain to the population.
The Tiananmen Square democracy protests made it impossible to distribute grain to the population.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.**
During China's Great Leap Forward (1958-1962), the government implemented policies that led to widespread grain shortages and famine. The central government overestimated grain production and took large quantities from rural areas, believing there was a surplus. This, combined with poor agricultural practices and adverse weather conditions, led to one of the deadliest famines in history.
**Believing it was surplus, the central government took most of the grain from the countryside.**
During China's Great Leap Forward (1958-1962), the government implemented policies that led to widespread grain shortages and famine. The central government overestimated grain production and took large quantities from rural areas, believing there was a surplus. This, combined with poor agricultural practices and adverse weather conditions, led to one of the deadliest famines in history.