The Cultural Revolution was a political movement in China from 1966 to 1976 led by Mao Zedong. It aimed to eliminate capitalist and traditional influences, promote Maoist thought, and maintain ideological purity.
Related terms
Red Guards: Militant groups of students who were tasked with upholding Maoist ideology during the Cultural Revolution.
Little Red Book: A book containing quotations from Chairman Mao that was widely distributed during the Cultural Revolution as a way to spread his ideas.
Four Olds: Referring to old customs, culture, habits, and ideas that were targeted for elimination during the Cultural Revolution.