jan 1, 1966 - The cultural revolution

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-After the Great Leap forward failed, Mao fought back and sent out the cultural revolution.
-This was a violent attempt for a change socially.
-Mao aimed to get rid of China's old habits, thoughts, and customs.
-He wanted to change them to a new socialist culture.
-Mao’s ideas were gathered in a little red book.
-Mao spoke against intellectuals.
-If someone accidentally ripped a picture of Mao they would be arrested because they were not respecting Mao.
-Some people still prase Mao even though he did so many bad things it is unacceptable. Aso, every family was required to read and to have the little red book.

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