During this period an attempt was made to have drivers stop at green traffic lights.
During this period an attempt was made to have drivers stop at green traffic lights. A supposed attempt to overthrow one leader during this period was called Project 571, while the use of big character posters began during it. The Down to the Countryside Movement was initiated during this period in which a group including a major leader's (*) wife called the Gang of Four gained influence, though it was defeated by Deng Xiaoping. Roving students named Red Guards engaged in wanton destruction and academics were frequently attacked during this period. For 10 points, name this tumultuous period of purges of capitalist elements in China.
During this period an attempt was made to have drivers stop at green traffic lights.
Chinese Cultural Revolution