Which of the Following Statements Describes a Difference Between the Totalitarian

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a difference between the totalitarian regimes of Mao in China and Stalin in the Soviet Union?

• A)Stalin placed most elements of society under the state's control,whereas Mao had a more moderate approach regarding the state's power over society.
• B)Mao was able to cultivate the image of a godlike ruler,whereas Stalin was not.
• C)Stalin modernized the Soviet Union,but Mao's regime was not able to modernize China.
• D)Unlike Stalin,Mao did not resort to terror and violence to consolidate power.

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