The Great Leap Forward was the name given to what country's attempt to transform itself from a nation of peasant farmers to an industrialized nation?

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The Great Leap Forward was a campaign launched by the Communist Party of China under the leadership of Mao Zedong in 1958. Its aim was to transform China from an agricultural economy to a modern industrialized economy. The campaign emphasized collectivization of agriculture, rural industrialization, and rapid industrial development in urban areas. However, the campaign ultimately resulted in a massive economic failure and famine.

The Great Leap Forward Was the Name Given to What