[BEST OF] The History of Modern China
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Youth and Chaos: The Cultural Revolution Unfolds
This chapter examines the early phases of the Cultural Revolution, focusing on pivotal events that influenced its trajectory, including mass youth mobilization and ideological conflicts within the Communist Party. It highlights the enthusiastic participation of the Red Guards and their factional struggles, drawing parallels with the youth movements in America during the same era. The narrative acknowledges the complexities of this chaotic period, where the disruptions were accompanied by significant contributions from urban youth as they sought to reclaim revolutionary ideals.
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