a. Consolidation of the communist state (1949–1961)
Once in power the CCP was able to extend its power through a series of campaigns launched from above but carried out from below. In addition, the Korean War helped to consolidate its power when the population was mobilised to participate in a wave of terror. Education and media were also used to spread CCP ideas, and CCP cadres and the PLA were sent out into the countryside to help mould people's ideas. In addition,...