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1800
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1st Opium War
The 1st of the two Opium wars between China and Great Britain. Great Britain defeated China in this war. -
1850
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Chinese-Japanese War
A war between China and Japan where Japan defeated China and gained Formosa (modern day Taiwan). -
Boxer Rebellion
A group called the "Boxers" tried to eliminate all foreign influence in China. -
1900
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Open-Door Policy
A policy that let foreigners have an equal opportunity to trade with China. -
Communist Party Organized
The Communist political party was formed in China. -
The Long March
A group of communists escaped to northwest China so they weren't eliminated by Nationalists. -
Nationalists Flee
The Nationalists flee to Taiwan after the Communists take over. -
1950
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The Great Leap Forward
The Great Leap Foward was supposed to be a positive change for China. Mao had many farmers stop farming and start producing steel. It didn't work out well at all, and millions of people died of starvation. -
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution was made to eliminate all counter-revolutionary elements. Mao tried to eliminate all old culture and ideas, and replace them with more modern ones. -
President Nixon Visits China
President Nixon visited China to improve relations with China and the US. -
Mao Dies with the Cultural Revolution
When Mao died, the Cultural Revolution died with him. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Many military troops killed unarmed cilvilians who were trying to keep the military from getting into Tiananmen Square. -
2000
