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1911-1949
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End of the Qing Dynasty
The emperor formally abdicates to make way for the nationalist party ending centuries of rule -
1911 Revolution
A Nationalist Revolution which overthrew the emperor and left China with a centralized capitalist Government headed up by Sun Yat-Sen -
21 Demands
A series of demands made by Japan to China involving mining facilities, use of ports and access to various provinces -
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Warlord Era
A period during which China was completely controlled by Warlords and local leaders after the death of a president without an obvious heir -
Creation of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party)
The Chinese Communist Party is founded with help from Communist Parties in the Soviet Union. -
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Chinese Civil War
Fought between the Nationalists and the Communists -
The Long March
A year long retreat for Communist forces due to defeat to the nationalist forces -
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Japans Occupation of China
They took over China through Manchuria as they needed more resources for their growing industry -
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World War Two