Question

What was similar between the events that occurred in Russia following the October Revolution of 1917 and the Long March of 1934 that occurred in China?

• A. Land reforms were introduced and redistribution of land to farmers occurred in both nations.
• B. Communist form of governance was established.
• C. Free healthcare and free education for the masses.
• D. Both revolutions overthrew imperial powers in their respective countries.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Free healthcare and free education for the masses.

Lenin in Russia mobilised the agitated masses, whereas Mao Tse-Tung spearheaded the people's movement against oppression in China. There are a lot of similarities between the changes that occurred in Russia and China following the October Revolution and the Long March:

• Lands were redistributed to the farmers so that they no longer have to work under landlords who exploited them.
• Mao Tse-Tung implemented various socialist reforms like free education, free healthcare in China, this is similar to what occurred in Russia.
• Like the USSR, China adopted the Five-Year Plan policy.
• A communist form of government was established in China.