3.3. The End of the Revolution

Question 1

What was Mao forced to do?

Answer 1

Announce the end of the Cultural Revolution.

Question 2

When was it declared to be over?

Answer 2

1969.

Question 3

Why was it ended?

Answer 3

1. Mao needed to quell the violence and restore peace.
2. Over 1 million people had died as a result.
3. The economy had failed.

Question 4

What happened after it ended?

Answer 4

It took many years for normality in schools, factories and farms to be reintroduced.

Question 5

Was the Cultural Revolution a failure? Why/Why not?

Answer 5

Yes. It resulted in the need for restoration.