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2. In "China's Cultural Revolution," the author makes many claims. Which of the
following claims is not supported by evidence?
(RI.6.8; DOK 3)
A. "Mao blamed business people and landlords for China's problems."
B. "Keeping the upper classes down was also practical for Chairman Mao and
his followers because it was a way to retain power for the Communists."
C. "This was the 'improved' China, where they swept away reminders of the
past centuries."
D. "For centuries, Chinese peasants (poor people) had suffered terribly, but
now they had a voice and some power."



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In "China's Cultural Revolution," the claim that is not supported by evidence is: D. "For centuries, Chinese peasants (poor people) had suffered terribly, but now they had a voice and some power." This claim is not supported by evidence because during the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese peasants did not gain significant power or a voice. In fact, the Cultural Revolution led to widespread chaos, persecution of intellectuals, and the suppression of dissenting voices, including those of the peasants. The focus was on promoting Mao Zedong's ideology and consolidating power rather than empowering the peasants. The period was marked by violence, political purges, and the imposition of strict control by the Communist Party, which limited any real empowerment of the peasants. In contrast, claims A, B, and C are more aligned with the historical context of the Cultural Revolution and are supported by evidence from that time.

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