The Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution was a time between 1966 and 1968 where Chairman Mao is trying to have complete rule in China. Chairman Mao

decided the best China would be one where there are no classes, and everybody works together. He closed schools, and wanted children in the schools to join the Red Guards, which helped achieved his goals for the country. Chairman Mao promoted censor-ship to keep the people in line. He told the Red Guards to tell people to criticize writers, economists and anybody who knew or worked for Liu Shao-chi, because she was a threat to him. In 1968, Liu Shao-chi was removed, and Chairman Mao decided to discontinue the project of Revolution because his leadership seemed secure.

Created by Betsy Csaszar October 26, 2007

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