Cultural Revolution
Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution began in 1966 as Mao’s attempt to renew China’s revolutionary spirit.
In practice, it:
- silenced critics of Mao
- strengthened Mao’s power
- disrupted education, government, and daily life
Mao used the Red Guards to attack officials, teachers, and others seen as insufficiently revolutionary.
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Cultural Revolution = 文化大革命，以“革命”之名进行政治清洗与社会动员
Its impact is often compared to Stalin’s purges.