Historical Background of the Cultural Revolution

  • Communist Party Took Over China

    Communist Party Took Over China
    Where everyone is equal.
  • Mao Ze Dong launched Cultural Revolution

    Mao Ze Dong launched Cultural Revolution
    To destot old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits. People with black status were considered the bad people. Red Guards destroyed property in order to get rid of these four olds to get rid of the old way of life.
  • The Cultural Revolution Ends

    The Cultural Revolution Ends
    The revolution to detroy the four olds finally stopped.
  • Mao Ze Dong Dies

    Mao Ze Dong Dies
    Mao dies and many were very depressed.
  • New Chairman of China, Hua Guofeng.

    New Chairman of China, Hua Guofeng.
    He arressted Jiang Qing (Mao Ze Dong's wife) and the Gang of Four.
  • Jiang Qing's Death

    Jiang Qing's Death
    She commited suiside in jail.