China's "Great Leap Forward" caused agricultural production to plummet and millions starved to death as a result.

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The Great Leap Forward was a disastrous attempt by the Chinese government to rapidly industrialize and modernize the country. It involved massive collectivization of agriculture, among other things, which resulted in a sharp decline in agricultural production. The resulting famine led to the deaths of an estimated 18-45 million people.

China's "Great Leap Forward" Caused Agricultural Production to Plummet and Millions