China's Transition to Communism

By zellerac

  • Last Chinese emperor

    The revolutionary alliance overthrew the last chinese emperor.

  • Communist Party of China is founded

    Communist Party of China (CPC) is founded which was the beginning of many important events.

  • Japanese invaded Manchuria

    Japanese invaded Manchuria
    Government of the Republic of China faced a triple threat

  • Communists flee in Long March

    Communists flee in Long March
    When Jiang Jieshi defeated Mao's communists, they had to leave their bases in search for a new one

  • Civil War put on hold

    Japan invades China during World War II suspending the civil war.

  • Peasants support Communist Party

    Peasants support Communist Party
    Mao Zedong's Communist Party gains support from the peasants by giving them land.

  • Control of China is gained

    Communist Party seizes control of China.

  • Five year plan introduced

    Five year plan boosted heavy industry but didn't increase farm productivity.

  • Soviet Union and China break apart

    Soviet Union and China broke apart over ideological differences

  • Death of Mao Zedong

    Leader Deng Xiaoping takes over