Political, Ideological, Or Economic Considerations Behind Mao’s Decision To Launch The Cultural Revolution In 1966

Mao’s Political and Ideological MotivesWere Political, Ideological, or Economic Considerations behind Mao’s decision to launch the Cultural Revolution in 1966?
Mao Zedong mobilised the Chinese youth in 1966 to start the Cultural Revolution. It is a violent process that led to an elimination of the customs, culture, habits and thoughts of Chinese people. This Cultural Revolution purged counter Revolutionary party members. It also heighte…