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Chinese Revolution of 1911
Also known as the Xinhai Revolution. This revolution that happened in China rid the country of the imperial dynasty (Qing) and was replaced by the Republic of China. -
President Sut Yansen
He becomes President of the Republic and spreads the support of nationalism and democracy. -
Twenty-One Demands
A list of demands given by the Japanese to China demanding control of China's railroads, mines, etc. Yuan Shikai gave in to the demands and it angered the citizens toward Shikai and Japan. -
May Fourth Movement
Students protest against the twenty-one demands given by Japan. Mao used this event to start organizations that would bring students/the youth and the workers together which helps him because his policies were directed towards them. -
Chinese Communist Party
The CCP forms in opposition to the standing government at the time. The party was founded by Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Chen Duxiu, and Li Dazhao in Shanghai, China. -
First United Front
A "united front", literally. This is when the CCP and KMT party teamed up to end warlordism. -
Chiang Kai Shek
Morning for Sun Yat Sen's death was short-lived because Chiang Kai Shek quickly replaced him. Kai Shek was much more conservative and ended peace with the Communist because of his strong belief of nationalism and democracy. Forced the CCP to Jiangxi Province. -
Shanghai Massacre
The official name of the incident with Chiang Kai Shek and his purge of communists. Mao tried to fight against this and led an army but because he was defeated he fled. -
Mao in Jiangxi
Mao moves from Shanghai amidst the purge where he establishes the Soviet Republic of China and was elected chairman. He does a lot of canvassing and gains a lot of support. -
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Growing numbers
Mao was gaining support while in refuge, amassing 10 regions under his control which scared Chiang and he decided to stage an attack. -
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Long March
After being threatened by Chiang, Mao decided to retreat and started the Long March. Many died; more than half of the original 100,000. -
Xi'an Incident
Two generals of Chiang detained him in a demonstration of how the Nationalist wanted to stop fighting the Communists and focus on the Japanese. -
Japanese Invasion
Japan invades and Chiang flees the capital. He asks the Communists for help and to end the Civil war that began with the massacre. Mao agreed so they established a temporary truce. -
People's Republic
The People's Republic of China was established and was the official start of Mao's rule.
