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China Revolution
In 1911, The China Revolution began. This revolution led to the ending of the Qing. -
Chinese Republic
Formation of the Chinese Republic. -
The Guomindang
Tried to reform China. Competed with the Chinese Communist Party. -
Mao Does What?
Mao took a role in the Comintern-mandated first United Front with the nationalist Guomindang party. -
Sun Yat Sen
Sun Yat Sen dies. -
The Guomindang and Communists
Chang Kai Shek got mad at communists for trying to foment socialist revolution. -
Long March
368 days en route. -
What Did Mao Do?
Became leader of party; Long March. -
Japanese Invasion
Japanese destroy city of Nanking, China. Nationalist escape by dressing as civilians. -
Rectification Program
Students and intellectuals were sent into countryside to be given a taste of what “real China” was like. -
People's Republic of China
Mao declares the People’s Republic of China. -
Chiang's Departure
Chiang retired from presidency; Mao Zedong proclaimed People's Republic of China; Chiang retreated to Taiwan. -
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Violence
28,332 people were accused of being spies or counterrevolutionaries and executed. -
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China's First 5 Year Plan
Industry increasing, kept inflation in check, and living standards improved were results. -
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Great Leap Forward
Less for peasants to eat causing 20 million people to die. -
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Cultural Revolution
Intellectuals sent to countryside, millions were persecuted, and many historical and religious artifacts were destroyed are results. -
Mao
Mao Dies
