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Communist Party
The Communist Party took over China in 1949. -
Cultural Revolution Launched
THe ensuing power struggle among the Communist leaders resulted in Mao Zedong launching the Cultural Revolution in 1966. -
CUltural Revolution End
The worst abuses stopped, the politically charged atmosphere continued. (date unavaliable) -
Mao Died
Mao died after the Cultual Revolution ended. -
Jiang Qing
She was sentenced to death then later changed to life inprisonment and was reported comitting suicide. She was Mao's wife.