Which of the following best describes china’s status during the 1980s? a) china was a reunified state. b) china was a communist power. c) china was a democratic nation. d) china was an independent state.

The Correct answer is B) China was a communist power.

1980’s was a pivotal time for China. It was during that decade that the infamous country’s one-child policy started at the same time of economic boom.

Before that, China went through many turmoils, they had a civil war in 1949 that lead to independence in October 1949. In 1961 the government developed an economic plan called the Great Leap Forward, that aimed to develop China’s economy, it failed due poor planning and resulted in millions of deaths.

After that, China fought communism with the Cultural Revolution that lasted 10 years, between 1966-1976. This made the country be even more closed to other countries cultures.

After the 80’s China started to open up to foreign countries and develop its strong economy.

The answer is A, appellate jurisdiction