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Qing Dynasty
The last of the Imperial dynasties in China. -
Wu Chang Uprising
The beginning of revolution. -
The beginning of the Republic under Sun Yixian
The founder of the Republic and founder of KMT. -
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The Warlord Era
Warlords fought for power and to controlled people. -
Jiang Jeishi takes control of the KMT
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The Long March
The communists escape the Nationalists because of nationalist attacked. During the Long March Mao enforced strict discipline - his soldiers were told to treat people with respect. The distance were covered about 4000 miles. -
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World War 2.
The KMT and Communists united to fought the Japanese army. -
The communists take power and the Nationalists escape to Taiwan
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The First 5 year plan
Plan to increase industry and develop agricultural production. It causes lack of food. -
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The Hundred Flowers Campaign
Mao called for the nation's intellectuals and asked them to engage in open criticism of the Party. People who disagree were sent to re-education or executions. -
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The Great Leap Forward (The 2nd 5 year plan)
Mao’s attempt to modernize China’s economy.He forced farmers to work in “communes” instead of for themselves. -
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The Cultural Revolution
After the Great Leap Forward, Mao was unpopular - he lost control of the party, so Mao’s attempt to regain power over the government.His youthful followers formed the Red Guards -
Chairman Mao Zedong dies
Mao Tse-tung died from complications of Parkinson's disease.
