The Cultural Revolution

Agenda 10/14:

1. Students interpreted propaganda posters. Students took notes on the different themes and messages in the propaganda.
2. Students learned about the Cultural Revolution. They read an excerpt from the book Red Azalea  and began interpreting a series of documents about the Cultural Revolution. They kept a list of people involved and their involvement.

Read pages 172-179 in Pearson. Answer these questions for Friday 10/16.

1. What was the purpose of the Cultural Revolution?
2. Who were the Red Guard? Why did Mao turn from supporting them to opposing them?
3. What were the costs of the Cultural Revolution?
4. Explain the events surround the 1971 coup d’etat attempt.
5. Who were the Gang of Four?

HOMEWORK:

Propaganda/Reality Posters DUE Tuesday 10/20