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What was the meaning of the Cultural Revolution?
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- Mao Zedong started the Cultural Revolution in 1966.
- It was a political and intellectual movement in China that tried to keep and strengthen Communist ideas.
- It's main goal was to get rid of old habits, old customs, and old ideas, as well as traditional and capitalist effects in Chinese society.
- It also tried to get Mao back in charge of the Communist Party.
- The movement caused significant chaos until it ended in 1976, which included the arrest and torture of intellectuals as well as the destruction of cultural assets.
- It also caused problems in government and education.
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