Why was the cultural revolution led by the red guard a failure?

On August 22, 1966, a central directive was issued to stop police intervention in Red Guard activities. Those in the police force who defied this notice were labeled "counter-revolutionaries." Mao's praise for rebellion was effectively an endorsement for the actions of the Red Guards, which grew increasingly violent.

confederacy: supported slavery, believed states should be able to nullify federal laws, supported low tariffs

union: everything else