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Qing Dynasty
The peasants had terrible life conditions and the majority were extremely poor and had to pay for excessive taxes.
There was an increase in population which lead to unemployment in the country and overall anger from the people. -
Double Tenth Revolution
The death ot the emperor and the succession of Pu-YI, a two year old boy, led China to face even worst economical, political and social conditions.
During the Double Tenth Revolution the ruling dynasty was overthrown.
Many Chinese provinces declared independent
Yuan Shikai, a military governor became president. -
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Yuan Shikai Rule
Yuan Shikai became military dictator of China from 1912 to 1915.
He left unresolved the issues of the Double Tenth Revolution in 1911. This led to the separation of China and the emergence of the Guomindang movement in the south.
In 1916, he declared himself emperor. -
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The Great War
It was described as the "war to end all wars" -
Twenty One Demands
The Twenty-One Demands were a set of demands made by the Empire of Japan and sent to the government of the Republic of China on January 8, 1915.
