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Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
The Manchus established their hegemony over Chinese by cultural traditions demonstrating their legitimacy as a Confucianism (bring harmony, peace and order) -
The First Opium War 1839-1860
Was between the Qing Dynasty and Uk fought over diplomatic relations, trade, and justice in China. Britain defeats China and as a consequence, inflation and corruption weakened the financial position on Manchus. -
Taiping Rebellion 1850-1864
Was a religious movement and political that was spread in southern China. As a result, the warlord era began to move away from centralized control. -
The Self-Strengthening Movement 1861-1895
Was a reform to modernize China but the Manchus not support them. That was necessary to adopt military technology and armaments. -
Boxer Rebellion 1899-1901
Was a Chinese secret organization a violent rebellion against the Westerners and Japanese influence there, like trade, politics, and religion. As a consequence, the rebels killed foreigners and Chinese Christians. -
The Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905
Was between the Russian Empire and Japan for the control over Manchuria and Korea. In addition, Russia pressured China into granting it a lease for the strategically important port of Port Arthur and as a consequence Russia entered in the peninsula -
Double Tenth Revolution 1911-1916
Was the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the foundation of the Republic of China. The revolutionaries attacked imperial forces in Wuchang. There was a triumph of regionalism that represents autocracy and local autonomy. -
The May Fourth Movement 1919-1921
"Rebirth of China as a proud and independent nation"
Were two political movements in response to warlords and foreign influence. Were the students was ignited for the Versailles settlement given Japan concessions in Shandong province. -
The Alliance CCP and GMD 1922-1926
This two parties the communists and nationalists were fighting by the same things like unified China and for this, they need to get rid of the warlords. Also, they arrive at the conclusion that China must be free of the imperialist powers. -
Northern Expedition 1926-1927
Was the first united to crush the warlords of the central and northern China this succeed, and they captured Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing. On the other hand, GMD announced that new capital and seat of government would be Nanjing.
