Question

What did Mao Zedong’s ruling style mean for his people?(1 point)
Responses

Mao’s ruling style was very laid-back, which led to anarchy and death.
Mao’s ruling style was very laid-back, which led to anarchy and death.

Mao’s ruling style was considered too violent and many people died from execution, torture, or starvation.
Mao’s ruling style was considered too violent and many people died from execution, torture, or starvation.

Mao’s ruling style was controlling, and people eventually overthrew him because of it.
Mao’s ruling style was controlling, and people eventually overthrew him because of it.

Mao’s ruling style was strict, but fair. It was difficult for people to express themselves, but they still lived comfortably.

Answer 1

Mao’s ruling style was considered too violent and many people died from execution, torture, or starvation.

(Authoritarian policies like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution caused mass repression and widespread deaths.)