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The Boxer Rebellion
Was a violent anti-foreign and anti- Christian uprising, which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. -
The Wuchang Uprising
The Wuchang uprising, started the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. -
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Communist Revolution
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The formation of the Kuomintang
Has historically been the ruling political party of the Republic of China, they ruled China from 1927 to 1948 -
The formation of the Communist Party
Was established in 1921 in Shanghai, the CCP evolved around the Maoist ideology to ensure it suited the specific needs of China. it founded the Peoples Republic of China in 1949, following the defeat of the nationalists. -
The Three Principles
Is a political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen in the 1890s consisting of nationalism and democracy for the people's welfare. -
The reunification of China and the subsequent 'White Terror'
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The Long March
The Long March (October 1934 – October 1935) was a military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China, the forerunner of the People's Liberation Army, to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang army. -
Chiang Kai-sheck is imprisoned but released af
The CCP want him eliminated, but Russian leader, Stalin, believing he is their best chance to resist the Japanese, wants to capture him alive. A ceasefire is negotiated between the CCP and the Kuomintang. The ‘Second United Front’ is created and Chiang is released. -
The breaking of the Second United Front agreement
In December 1936 Jiang flew to Zhang Xueliang’s headquarters in Xi’an, Shaanxi province for talks. At this meeting Zhang told Jiang he was not prepared to fight the communists while there was a threat from foreigners.
