. 1949 The People's Republic of China is established with Mao Zedong
serving as its autocratic leader.
II. 1958 Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward economic program results in
widespread starvation in China.
III. 1966 Mao Zedong launches the Cultural Revolution in China, leading
to violence, chaos, and an economic depression.
IV. 1978
Deng Xiaoping becomes the leader of China following Mao
Zedong's death and replaces many of Mao's policies
Examine this list of events that took place in China during the 20th century.
Which events could possibly have caused Deng Xiaoping to replace many of
Maos policies when he became China's leader?
© A. I, II, and Il1
© B. Il and III
C. I and II
D. I and III