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The Chinese Revolution of 1911
An important revolution that led to the end of the Qing Dynasty. -
Sun Yat Sen becomes president of a provisional republic
Was elected as a "provisional president" and was successful in keeping up the spirit of revolution. Successfully merged minor revolutionary groups into one large party. -
Mao becomes a member of the Chinese Communist Party
Mao becomes a delegate of the communist party and attends a central meeting on July 23, 1921 -
Sun Yat Sen dies
Sun Yat Sen passes away, leaving behind aconflict as to who can claim his legacy. -
The Chinese Civil War begins
Was fought between the Guomindang and the Communist Party. Was sparked when Guomindang leader Chiang Kai Shek got angry at the communists. -
The Long March begins
Military soldiers traveled for 368 days, averaging 24 miles per day. They crossed 18 mountain ranges and 24 rivers. -
Mao attends the Zunyi conference
Mao attends the conference, but leaves to take over military command and become the leader of the communist party. -
The Guomindang Party competes against the Chinese Communist Party
Competition rises between the two political parties in trying to reform China. -
Battle of Nanking
The Japanese destroy the Chinese city of Nanking. The nationalist troops disguise themselves as civilians and abandon the city. -
Mao begins the Rectification Program
Intellectuals and students were sent to the countryside to be educated by peasants, and to see what "real China" was like. -
Chiang Kai Shek retires from presidency
Chinag Kai Shek retired, and at the same time, Mao Zedong declared the People's Republic of China. -
Mao declares The People's Republic of China
Mao Zedong anounces The People's Republic of China and begins his re-structuring of the nation. -
Executions of Chinese spies or counter-revolutionaries
28,332 people were killed for being a counter-revolutionary or a spy. -
China's first 5 year plan
Began in 1953 and ended in 1957. Industry increased 121 percent more than projected, living standards improved, and China's population grew to 646 million. -
China's Great Leap Forward
Lasted from 1958 to 1960. Was not very successful and many people lost their lives. -
The Cultural Revolution
The revolution lasts from 1966 to 1969. Intellectuals were again sent to the countryside, millions of people were persecuted, and many historical and religious artifacts were destroyed. The original aim was to consolidate Mao's power and his revolution. -
Mao Zedong passes away
Chairman Mao dies on the 9th of September in 1976.
