Chira By platopoi Period: Jan 1, 1911 to Oct 21, 1949 The Rise of Mao Oct 10, 1911 Xin Hai Revolution Jan 8, 1912 Formation of the Goumindang under Sun Yat Sen Feb 12, 1912 Sun Yat Sen becomes the leader of the KMT Jul 1, 1912 CCP Formed Jan 8, 1921 CCP joins forces with the GMD / First United Front. The leaders of the communist party met at a girls' school and came to a decision to join forces with the GMD. Apr 12, 1927 Shang hai massacre May 13, 1927 Mao goes to Jiangxi Sep 18, 1931 Japanese invades Manchuria Oct 16, 1934 The long march Oct 16, 1935 Mao sets up Base in Yenan Dec 12, 1935 second united front Mar 20, 1943 Mao Ze Dong becomes chairman of the ccp Oct 1, 1949 Formation of the PRC
