History A-Level
Mass mobilisation and political theatre
What Mass mobilisation and political theatre means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mass mobilisation and political theatre
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Mass rallies in Beijing, notably between August and November 1966, brought millions before Mao and intensified loyalty.
Topics that use Mass mobilisation and political theatre
- The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Anarchy, terror and social breakdown
- capitalist roaders
- Decline of the Gang of Four and Mao’s death
- Mao’s personality cult and youth mobilisation
- Military restoration of order
- Rehabilitation of senior leaders
- Rural relocation of urban youth
- The ‘four olds’ and cultural destruction
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