A) Numerous ancient cultural relics and significant historical structures were demolished.
At the onset of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong initiated the formation of the Red Guard, akin to a police force that targeted individuals who showed insufficient support for the communism promoted by the revolution.
D) The education of countless youths in China faced interruptions.
Mao Zedong viewed educational institutions as bourgeois and unsupportive of the communist revolution, leading to the closure of thousands of schools and the enrollment of students into the Red Guard. These uneducated youths became part of the most loyal brigade.
E) Mao retained power until his death in September 1976
The Chinese populace never witnessed Mao's downfall, and his premature death only served to mythologize his legacy, perpetuating his image as a demigod-like hero in China; his presence is felt everywhere—on money, buildings, and in classrooms, as time has transformed his triumphs into legendary tales while minimizing his failures.
Answer:
The correct option is A:)
Explanation:
<span>The headline "African Freedom Spreads: Congo, Kenya, Algeria Achieve Independence" pertains to events that unfolded in the 1960s, which corresponds to option c. During the 1950s, rebels returned, engaging in guerrilla warfare that the British suppressed, ultimately leading to independence for Algeria from France, Congo from Belgium, and Nigeria. All these events transpired in the 1960s.</span>