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Spread of Rebellion.
The Taiping Rebellion spread throughout southern China. -
Socio-Economic Problems.
The life was hard, working the land, and most were extremely poor. -
Political Weakness.
The rebellion just lasted until the year 1864
It was only put down after the death of millions of Chinese by regional armies. -
Influence of Foreign Powers.
Anti-Western feeling turned into widespread violent rebellion against westerners in the Boxer Rebellion. -
Economic Factors.
China was ruled by the imperial Manchu dynasty. -
Pressed by the Foreign Powers.
The foreigners refused to abide by Chinese laws, and they had their own extra-territorial courts. -
The Overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty.
The ruling dynasty was overthrown in a revolution known as the Double Tenth. -
Lack of Unity.
A key cause of the Chinese Civil War was the increasing lack of unity in the country. -
The May Fourth Movement.
Two political movements developed in response to both the warlords and foreign influence in China. This was dedicated to change and the rebirth of China as a proud and independent nation. -
Warlord Era.
Involvement of regional armies result in the Warlord Era.
