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Revolution of 1911
This Revolution resulted in the abdication of the last Chinese emperor. It also ended in the establishment of communist china. -
Communist Party Gains Support
The Communist Party in China, led by Mao Zedong, gained support by iving land, schooling, and healthcare to Chinese peasants. -
CCP Is Formed
The Chinese Communist Party is formed by revolutionists like Li Dashou. -
Chinese Civiln War
The Chinese Civil War was fought between Nationalist China and Communist China. It resulted in Communism taking hold of China. -
The Long March
As a result of Jiang Jieshi overtaking communist bases along the Jiangxi-Fujian Border, the Chinese communists were forced to embark on a 6,000 mile journey to northwestern China. -
Japanese Invasion
Japan attempted to invade China wit imperialistic goals, hoping to take its resources and control its government, -
Founding of Peoples Republic if China
Mao establishes the communust P.R.C. -
Anti-Rightest Movement
This was the persecution of around 550,000 rightests. It strengthened communism's grip on China. -
Great Leap Forward
This was a 5 Year Plan. Its main purpose was to modernize China. However, it failed due to food shortage with all the farmers working in factories -
Mao Zedong's Death
Mao Zedong was pronounced dead mostly due to a heart attack. Hua Guofang took over China after his death.
