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Xinhai Revolution
An individual should not have too much freedom. A nation should absolute freedom.---------Sun Yat-Sen -
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World War I
China set 100,000 workers to France to support the Allied Triple Entente in return for Shandong. -
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Reign of Yuan Shikai
During this period of time, Yuan became emperor and decided to bring monarchy back to China, and was unsuccessful in doing so. -
Abdication of Emperor Puyi
The abdication of Emperor Puyi marked the end of Chinese imperial rule. -
May Fourth Movement
The May 4th Movement was China's response to the Treaty of Versailles and the 21 Demands and sparked the promotion of new ideas by intellectuals. -
Paris Peace Conference
During the Paris Peace Conference, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, and China's requests were unfavored. -
Establishment of the Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China (CPC) was founded by Chinese intellectuals Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao. The CPC was based on Marxism and Leninism. -
The Long March
The long march lasted over one year and marked the Communist Party's victory over the nationalists. -
Establishment of the People's Republic of China
Established by Mao Zedong on October 1st, 1949, the People's Republic of China is governed by the Communist Party of China. -
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Cultural Revolution
Led by Mao, the Cultural Revolution attempted to cement socialism in the country by removing capitalist elements from Chinese society.
