China’s Cultural Revolution Starts Wave of Repression
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- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Communism, Communists, Human Rights, Violence
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: China
- Date: 1966-1976
Article abstract: Mao Zedong’s ideology motivated millions of Chinese youths to revolt against the bureaucracy, which in turn helped Mao to regain political prominence at the cost of thousands of lives.
Summary of Event
In 1966, in an effort to restore the revolutionary spirit to the Chinese people and to prevent China’s departure from socialism, Mao Zedong motivated millions of Chinese youths to challenge authority and capitalist tendencies" “to make revolution.” He called for the masses to challenge authority by removing reactionary elements...
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