Collapse of Chinese Imperial Rule

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Final dynasty in China:

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Qing Dynasty

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Chinese outrage over the Treaty of Versailles led to:

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May 4th Movement

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First non-dynastic leader of China, known for his 3 principles and as the Father of the Nationalist Party.

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Sun Yixian

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Former school teacher, China's revolutionary leader, The Great Helmsman, Communist, father of modern China.

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Mao Zedong

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Leader of the Nationalist party after its founder's death; main opponent of the Communists.

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Jiang Jieshi

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Caused the Chinese Civil War and ended the alliance between Communists and Nationalists. Hundreds of Communists were slaughtered in the streets.

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Shanghai Massacre

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Military retreat by the Chinese Communist Party over 6,000 miles of hazardous terrain for survival.

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The Long March

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Paused the Chinese Civil War, forcing Communists and Nationalists to collaborate; unofficial start of WWII.

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Japanese invasion of Manchuria