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Causes of the first period of the Chinese civil war

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  • First half of the 20th centur, China faced political chaos.

    First half of the 20th centur, China faced political chaos.
    Following a revolution in 1911, which overthrew the Manchu Dynasty.

  • 1911

    1911
    Double Tenth Revolution and establishment of the Chinese Republic.

  • 1912

    1912
    Dr Sun Yixian becomes privisional president of the republic. GMD formed and wons majority in parliament. Sun resigns and Yuan Shikai declared provisional president.

  • 1915

    1915
    Japan's Twnty-One Demands. Yuan attempts to become Emperor.

  • 1916

    1916
    Yuan dies. Warlord Era begins.

  • 1917

    1917
    Sun attempts to set up republic in Guangzhou. Russian Revolution.

  • 1918

    1918
    Paris Peace Settlement.

  • 1921

    1921
    Chinese Communist Party (CCP) formed.

  • 1925

    1925
    Sun dies. National government set up under leadership of GMD.

  • 1926

    1926
    Jiang Jieshi becomes leader of GMD in March.
    Northern expedition launched in June.
    Shanghai massacre of communist in April.

  • 1928

    1928
    Jiang has control of Beijing, declares China now united. GMD now turns against the communist.