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The Shang Dynasty was the first created dynasty in China. Although humans lived in China before this, this was the first dynasty and real government.
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Although this dynasty only lasted for 15 years it implemented a new form of government - bureaucracy
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The Sui Dynasty gained power and reinstated a government after the Ch'in Dynasty was overthrown.
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Culture and Government made major strides during this period. Culture started having more paintings and poetry.
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This dynasty ended up lasting for over 3 centuries. Hongwu respected the peasants and understood their needs.
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This was the start of the longest lasting chinese dynasty. He reigned until 1795 then passed away in 1799.
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The Four Treasuries Library opened and thousands of scholars were employed in gathering, selecting and editing.
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The Opium addiction became a serious problem and China kept buying Opium from Britain. This later lead to a war between Britain and China.
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China started as a republic. Sun Yat-sen was elected leader.
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This period was filled with disorder and lawlessness until 1926 when the new republic was divided by warlords.