Cultural Revolution

Call to reform

Oct 5, 1911

In 1911 the Revolution in China led to the end of european influences and calls to reform throughout China. Ultimately leads to end of dynasty that exsisted for many years.

President is declared

Jan 1, 1912

Sun Yat Sen is declared president of a provisional republic.

Competition with reformation

Aug 1, 1914

The Guomindang, led by Chiang Kai Shek, has competition with Chinese Communists in the goal of reformation.

Comunist Party forms

Jul 23, 1921

Mao founds Chinese Communist Party.

Sun Yat Sen dies

Mar 12, 1925

President of provisional republic, Sun Yat Sen dies.

Civil War Starts

Aug 1, 1927

Guomindang leader is mad at communists, in result starts Civil war for China non-communists and communists.

Long March

Oct 1, 1934

The Long March lasts from 1934-35 and is 368 days en route.

Mao becomes leader

Jul 1, 1935

Mao becomes Leader of Communists Party.

Nanking Disaster

Dec 13, 1937

The Japenese destroy Nanking, In result the nationalists abandon the city.

Rectification Program

Jan 2, 1942

Students are sent to country side to learn "real china" and reeducate them. Sent scholars to learn how to function in agriculture and without city needs.

People's Republic of China

Oct 1, 1949

Mao declares People's Republic of China

Chiang Retires

Dec 10, 1949

Chiang retires from presidency.

Spies

Oct 2, 1950

Between Oct. 1950 - Aug. 1951 28,322 people were accused of being spies and/or counterrevolutionaries and were executed.

China'a First 5 Yr Plan

Jan 2, 1953

Between 1953-1957 China's First Five Year Plan was made. It resulted in weaken of capitalism, death of private industries, and the increase in state control.

Cultural Revolution

Jan 1, 1960

The Cultural Revolution took place Between 1960-1969. It resulted in millions of presecutions, artifacts destroyed, and intellectual people being sent to the countryside to work.