Round 12: Tossup 8

Soldiers loyal to this leader embodied the “spirit of the screw.” This leader taught a woman the backstroke during several of his propagandized swims across rivers. A “loyalty dance” (10[1])to this leader was performed to songs like “Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman.” After this leader’s death, the downfall of the Gang of Four led to a campaign called (10[1])the Four (10[1])Modernizations. After the 7,000 Cadres Conference, this leader retreated from criticism for a famine fueled by his command to kill (10[1])pests like sparrows. (10[1])This leader was to be depicted “red, bright, and shining” in posters by the Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution. For 10 points, name this first chairman of China. ■END■ (10[1])

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