The Gang of Four came into power in when Wu Han’s play, Hai Rui Dismissed from Office, was banned because of the investigation started by Jiang. The investigation resulted in a public condemnation of the play, resulting in radical uprisings for the arts establishing the Cultural Revolution. Thereby allowing the Gang of Four to advance to high positions in the government and the CCP, giving them control.
Who were the Gang of Four? Jiang Qing, Wang Hongwen, Yao Wenyuan, and Zhang Chunqiao were the Gang of Four.
What was their ideology?
The Gang of Four began working to gain influence and control of the party post-Mao. They were trying to protect Mao’s ideological beliefs.
What was the Gang