Summary.
The Cultural revolution began with Mao swimming down the Yangtze river proving his was still able and well to lead the country. This resulted in The Little Red Book movement and then also the extraction and replacement of many peoples jobs similar to the Great Leap Forward.
The Cultural Revolution
- Movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976
- Set into motion by Mao Zedong
- Its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country
- Removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society
- The revolution marked the return of Mao Zedong
- Significantly affected the country economically and socially.
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