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Causes of the Chinese Civil War

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    The Warlords

    After the death of Yuan, China was divided into smaller provinces controlled by warlords, who ran their lands independently, collected taxes, and had their own laws.
  • The May Fourth Movement

    The May Fourth Movement
    Led by students, in response to the Treaty of Versasilles, it was a demonstration against the warlords, traditional cultural, and Japan.
    This movement perceived Imperialism as the main problem in China.