In order to prevent history from repeating itself, it is important to be aware of the signs of oppressive regimes, such as those seen in the Cultural Revolution. When warning others about oppressive governments, it is crucial to talk about propaganda, indoctrination, and suppression of dissent. The Cultural Revolution, which took place in China from 1966 to 1976, was a movement initiated by Mao Zedong to preserve China's communism. Mao started this because his power was weakening, so this was used as a way to get rid of his enemies. The effects of the revolution included helping capitalism and influencing China’s leaders to maintain order and control the people.
One way the Cultural Revolution in China represents an oppressive government is through propaganda. One specific example of this connection is the use of propaganda in Document B. The propaganda is found during a parade for Mao. During this parade, ordinary citizens are seen carrying posters of Mao’s face. This makes it seem as though Mao is the only person these people should be looking up to. This example …show more content…
One specific example of this connection is in Document C. This document talks about Mao’s “Little Red Book”. This book was gifted to Mao’s “Red Guard”. The book contained quotations from Maos that were seen as a source of inspiration for the Red Guard. Although the Red Guard wasn’t the only one who read it, it was a goal for 99% of the population to read this book, and it was considered an unofficial requirement to read it. This example demonstrates how the government in the Cultural Revolution exercised indoctrination because the Red Guard was mostly made up of young kids. This is the most common example of indoctrination, teaching kids while they are young to believe one thing and nothing else, or in this case, look up to one man and praise him like a god, and hate anyone who speaks out against
One way the Cultural Revolution in China represents an oppressive government is through propaganda. One specific example of this connection is the use of propaganda in Document B. The propaganda is found during a parade for Mao. During this parade, ordinary citizens are seen carrying posters of Mao’s face. This makes it seem as though Mao is the only person these people should be looking up to. This example …show more content…
One specific example of this connection is in Document C. This document talks about Mao’s “Little Red Book”. This book was gifted to Mao’s “Red Guard”. The book contained quotations from Maos that were seen as a source of inspiration for the Red Guard. Although the Red Guard wasn’t the only one who read it, it was a goal for 99% of the population to read this book, and it was considered an unofficial requirement to read it. This example demonstrates how the government in the Cultural Revolution exercised indoctrination because the Red Guard was mostly made up of young kids. This is the most common example of indoctrination, teaching kids while they are young to believe one thing and nothing else, or in this case, look up to one man and praise him like a god, and hate anyone who speaks out against