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Puyi Ousted
The last emperor of the Quing dynasty is ousted, ending the era of the dynasty and beginning a new era of modernization and nationalism -
WWI Begins
Serbia does not meet Austria's demands after their prince is assasinated by the Black Hand, so Austria declares war on Serbia. -
U.S. Enters WWI
The United States enters World War One on the side of the Allies after a passenger ship with U.S. citizens on board is sunk by the Germans. -
Armistice Signed
The Allies defeat the Central Powers on both fronts of the war, and the Powers sign an armistice that ends WWI. -
Ghandi Leads Civil Disobedience
Ghandi and the Indian people have peaceful protests against the British in India, boycotting salt and cloth. They refuse to fight back when the British attack them. -
Turkey Turns into a Republic
After the Ottoman Empire collapses, Turkey takes its place and is lead my Mustafa Kemal. He creates a republic. -
The Long March
While being chased by the nationalists, the communists lead by Mao Zedong retreat and eventually escape and regroup.