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What were some of Pol Pot's greatest achievements?
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Some of Pol Pot's greatest achievements include the collectivisation of land, the abolishment of money, and the establishment of the Khmer Rouge's ideological and political control. He oversaw the collectivisation of land in 1975, which transformed rural communities and removed landlords from power. This policy allowed land to be redistributed among peasants, which had major impacts on society. Another achievement of Pol Pot's was his implementation of the policy of "the elimination of money". This policy removed the concept of money as a way of purchasing items and made all exchange transactions equal, which created more of a barter system. This was beneficial to the Khmer Rouge government as it created a more equal distribution of goods and services, making life harder for the wealthy and benefitting the people as a whole. Additionally, Pol Pot was successful in firmly establishing the Khmer Rouge's ideological and political control, allowing them to stay in power for nearly four years.