Which of the following is NOT a result of the Great Leap Forward’s outcomes?

(A) China strengthened its alliance with the Soviet Union. (B) The Cultural Revolution was initiated. (C) The Chinese adopted elements of capitalism. (D) The Chinese changed their focus to military matters.Explanation: The Great Leap Forward ultimately failed to industrialize China, due in no small part to diminished support from the Soviet Union, which was not pleased with the direction in which China was taking communism. The failure of the Great Leap Forward led to some radical changes for China, including the Cultural Revolution, (B); the adoption of some capitalist practices, (C); and the beefing up of its military, (D). Therefore, eliminate (B), (C), and (D), and choose (A).