1.3 Causes of the 1911 revolution Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for revolution
A
Limited right to vote
Weaker leadership
China lost war (again)
2
Q
Long term social and economic problems
A
China struggled economically due to reforms and military was useless due to low pay
3
Q
Anger at foreign influence
A
Nationalist party aiming to overthrow the Qing dynasty and get rid of foreigners
4
Q
Weakness of Qings
A
China lost several wars putting them in debt and therefore vulnerable to foreigners
5
Q
Desire for reforms(change)
A
China’s original reforms backfired and nationalist movements believed reforms were needed
6
Q
Why was Yuan shikai unpopular
A
He tried to make himself emperor
Accepted Japan’s ‘21 demands’ which gave Japan control of some of China’s factories and ports.
