Winding Down Cultural Revolution

Question 1

Use of PLA

Answer 1

Mao feared China was vulnerable of attack from foreign powers.
PLA used to restore order, happy to do so, felt red Guard could rival their authority.
PLA also feared denunciation in struggle meetings would spread through ranks, weakening power.
Cleansing the Class Ranks Campaign

Question 2

Outcome

Answer 2

1.8m arrested.
Allegedly spies, bad elements, newly emerged counter-revolutionaries.
Restored order to education systems, reopened after closed for 2yrs.