China 1962-1969

By Sam_Gray
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    China

  • The Moderates (Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping) help with the peasants communes and efficient working

  • China detonated its first atomic bomb

    China detonated its first atomic bomb

  • Mao gains support from Lin Biao who controlled the army, giving Mao the power over the Peoples Liberation Army

  • Under Maos advice, Lin Biao removes all ranks from the army, making all soldiers equal

  • The Start of the Proletarian Cultural Revolution,

    The Start of the Proletarian Cultural Revolution,
    The CCP made the formal announcement that the Cultural revolution had begun

  • From August to November, Mao recieved an estimated 11 million 'Red Guards' in Beijing

    From August to November, Mao recieved an estimated 11 million 'Red Guards' in Beijing

  • Liu Shaoqi is dismissed from the CCP

    Liu Shaoqi is dismissed from the CCP