Took place in People's Republic of China Political campaign Intended to purify China Designed to purge capitalist thoughts Instituted by Mao Zedong Wanted to further advance socialism within nation Involved major changes to political, economic, and social nature of China Mao demanded a classless society Thought only permanent revolution could enable Chinese to overcome past Red Guards formed: revolutionary groups composed largely of young people Set out to eliminate old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits destroyed temples, books, and foreign music Vicious attacks made on individuals who deviated from Mao's plan People encouraged to turn against their superiors Communist members, urban professionals, and military officers disagreed with Mao's desire for permanent revolution People began to turn away from movement Mao died in 1976 Deng Xiaoping came to power and ended Cultural Revolution |
Little Red Book
Most important source of knowledge during revolution Compiled in 1967 Unofficial requirement to carry it at all times Required in schools and workplaces Came in 500 different editions and 50 different languages |
Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution was a violent revoltionary social movement that took place in the People' Republic of China in teh middle of the twentieth century.