Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution, also known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in China launched by Mao Zedong in 1966 and lasting until his death in 1976. The movement aimed to purge capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society, but it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives and was marked by violence, chaos, and widespread persecution, resulting in an estimated 1-2 million deaths. The movement was characterized by the formation of Red Guards, the destruction of historical artifacts and cultural sites, and the persecution of intellectuals, scientists, and senior officials. After Mao's death, Deng Xiaoping became the new paramount leader and introduced reforms that gradually dismantled the ideology of the Cultural Revolution.learn more on wikipedia