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Causes of the first period of the Chinese civil war

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  • First half of the 20th centur, China faced political chaos.

    First half of the 20th centur, China faced political chaos.

    Following a revolution in 1911, which overthrew the Manchu Dynasty.
  • 1911

    1911

    Double Tenth Revolution and establishment of the Chinese Republic.
  • 1912

    1912

    Dr Sun Yixian becomes privisional president of the republic. GMD formed and wons majority in parliament. Sun resigns and Yuan Shikai declared provisional president.
  • 1915

    1915

    Japan's Twnty-One Demands. Yuan attempts to become Emperor.
  • 1916

    1916

    Yuan dies. Warlord Era begins.
  • 1917

    1917

    Sun attempts to set up republic in Guangzhou. Russian Revolution.
  • 1918

    1918

    Paris Peace Settlement.
  • 1921

    1921

    Chinese Communist Party (CCP) formed.
  • 1925

    1925

    Sun dies. National government set up under leadership of GMD.
  • 1926

    1926

    Jiang Jieshi becomes leader of GMD in March.
    Northern expedition launched in June.
    Shanghai massacre of communist in April.
  • 1928

    1928

    Jiang has control of Beijing, declares China now united. GMD now turns against the communist.