Question

Look at the following Image:

This image was in a Chinese elementary school textbook from 1971. It features the Red Guards, whom Mao used to
spread communism in China. Describe the image, and then list at least two ways in which this image illustrates the
purpose of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution.

Answer 1

The image shows three school students, with two holding the Little Red Book. The girl in the image is holding a large pen as if it’s a weapon and she’s attacking someone or something. Here are two ways the image represents the purpose of the Red Guards:

The image shows that the Red Guards were a paramilitary group. One of their main roles was to attack the Four Olds. They harassed people who had anything to do with old China.

The image also shows that another role of the Red Guards was to adhere to Mao’s teachings and impose them on the people. They were encouraged to carry the Little Red Book with them at all times.

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Answer 2

The image shows that the red guards were a paramilitary group.

The image also shows that another role of the red guards was to adhere to maos teaching and impose them on the people

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