Revisionism

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in China 1950–1981.

Definition

A derogatory term used by Mao for communists who altered Marxist theory, moving away from violent revolution towards moderate or capitalist policies.

Exam Context

Revisionism appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for Non-British Depth Studies, especially China 1950–1981 and The Cultural Revolution 1966–1976.

Non-British Depth Studies China 1950–1981 The Cultural Revolution 1966–1976

Found in Revision Notes

Non-British Depth Studies

Origins of the Cultural Revolution & Mao’s Cult of Personality

China 1950–1981 • The Cultural Revolution 1966–1976

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Related Key Terms

Capitalist Roaders Cult of Personality Dazibao Four Olds

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