What was the significance of Mao Zedong’s slogan “Let a hundred flowers bloom, and a hundred schools of thought contend”?
A.
It called upon the people of China to plant trees and build schools for the younger generation.
B.
It called upon all intellectuals to voice their opinions on the workings of the Chinese Communist Party.
C.
It called upon the Red Guards to distribute copies of the Little Red Book to schools.
D.
It called upon the youth of China to help Mao strengthen the nation’s economy.
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The correct answer is:
B. It called upon all intellectuals to voice their opinions on the workings of the Chinese Communist Party.
This slogan, introduced by Mao in 1956, encouraged open criticism and discussion about the party and policies, although it later led to the suppression of dissent during the Anti-Rightist Campaign.
