What was the end result of Mao's two great campaigns, the "Great Leap Forward" and the "Cultural Revolution"?
a. The replacement of the communist party as the governing body in the country by the military
b. The death and ruin of tens of millions and the widespread discrediting of communism
c. China's parity with the United States in terms of industrial production
d. More democracy and prosperity for Chinese citizens
Answer: b. The death and ruin of tens of millions and the widespread discrediting of communism
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