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The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was an anti foreign movement aginst the spheres of influence. -
The Tongmenghui Overthrows Emperor Puyi
The secret society known as the Tongenghui overthrew the the last emperor in the Xinhai Revolution. This revolution marked the end of the Qing Dynasty and the end of imperial rule in China. -
Mao Zedong's Communist Party Gains Support
In 1922, Mao Zedong organinzed an army of peasants to fight in the Chinese Civil War. In return, the peasants were given land. -
The Long March
In October of 1934, the Communist army in China started retreating to the North and West. The army was being pursued by the Chinese Nationalist Party. -
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Second Sino-Japanese War
Japan invades China, starting the Second Sino-Japanese War. China was able to fight back with the help of Germany, Russia, and the United States. -
Communists Seize Control of China
The CPC assumed full control of mainland China in 1949. The KMT retreated to the island of Taiwan. -
The Five Year Plan
After WWII, China realized they needed to industrialize. In late 1949, China signed a treaty with Russia stating that Russia will give China $300 million over a 5 year period. Russia also sent 10,000 engineers to help modernize China. -
The Great Leap Forward
The Great Leap Forward was China's attempt to modernize it's economy so that it would rival the United States'. -
Cultural Revolution
Mao's 10 year campaign aimed to improve social, economic, and political areas. -
Open Door Policy
After many years, China opens their borders to foreign countries.
