China: Prior to 1949 Flashcards
How was China ruled before 1911?
By Emperors and dynasties
What are unequal treaties?
Treaties imposed on China’s ports that would exploit its natural riches
Who was the last emperor of China?
Pu Yi
When was the first Sino-Japanese war and who won?
1895, Japan won
What was the Boxer rebellion and its outcome?
An attempt to get all foreigners out of China but drove Russia and Japan further into China
When was the Boxer rebellion?
1899-1901
When was the Wuchang Uprising, and who led it?
Led by Sun Yat-sen, in 1911
What happened at the Wuchang Uprising?
4-year-old emperor Pu Yi was abdicated
When was the Qing dynasty fully eliminated and who took over?
1912, the New Republic of China was formed.
Who formed the Kuomintang?
Sun Yat-Sen
When did Sun Yat-sen die and who took his place?
1925, Jiang Jieshi took his place
When did the Chinese Civil war start?
1927
When did the Long March start?
October 1934
What happened to Mao during the Long March?
Became the leader of the CCP
When did the Long March end?
October 1935
