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Causes of the first period of the Chinese civil war

By Juan Bernabé Quiroz.

  • Spread of Rebellion.

    Spread of Rebellion.
    The Taiping Rebellion spread throughout southern China.

  • Socio-Economic Problems.

    Socio-Economic Problems.
    The life was hard, working the land, and most were extremely poor.

  • Political Weakness.

    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.

    Influence of Foreign Powers.
    Anti-Western feeling turned into widespread violent rebellion against westerners in the Boxer Rebellion.

  • Economic Factors.

    Economic Factors.
    China was ruled by the imperial Manchu dynasty.

  • Pressed by the Foreign Powers.

    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 Overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty.
    The ruling dynasty was overthrown in a revolution known as the Double Tenth.

  • Lack of Unity.

    Lack of Unity.
    A key cause of the Chinese Civil War was the increasing lack of unity in the country.

  • The May Fourth Movement.

    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.

    Warlord Era.
    Involvement of regional armies result in the Warlord Era.