Cultural Revolution

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When was the Cultrual Revolution lanched
It was put in place in 1966 and ended in 1976 when Mao died.
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Why was the cultrual revolution introduced
It was introduced in order to regain power after the failure of the great leap foward in 1958.
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List the four olds
The Four Olds consited of old idea, old habbits, old culture and old customs
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What did the PLA do in 1967
The PLA cracked down on the red guard and schools reopened
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Who were the red guard
The red gaurd were school chldren of all ages who were brained washed by Mao and his idealogy
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Who did Mao attacks
Lui Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping
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Who were the gang of four
The gang of gour were communist party figures who tried to take power after Mao died in 1976, but were charged with treasonous crimes.
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What were the results of the Cultural Revolution
The results of this were that many towns, cities, old buildings art work, people, places of worship were all destroyed in order to get rid of the four olds.
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What did Mao introduce to the red guards
He introduced the littel red book, a book full of poltical slogons that prasied Mao.
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What diud Mao's wife do
She murdered people she didnt like, and used her power to do so.
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What happened to Lin Biao?
He was removed from power and was beaten and sent to prison
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What were young people encourgaed to do?
They were encouraged to turn in anyone who was against Mao and his communist party. This included teachers, captials roaders, parents and anyone who was not infavour of Mao.
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