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In 1911, Chinese Nationalists finally overthrew and ended the 265-year-long Qing Dynasty. The Chinese began to modernize and soon broke into two different groups. They broke up into nationalism and communism. These groups soon rose tensions and led to a civil war in China.
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The tensions between 2 countries, caused a World War. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia because the man that killed Austria-Hungary's leader was a serbian. The Germans and Austria-Hungarians were allies, so the Germans got involved.
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The US joined on the sides with the countries of the British, French, and Russians. Under the control of John J. Pershing, 2 million Americans fought in France.
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The Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russians) pushed towards the German border. As the Triple Entente was advancing, the Triple Alliance was falling apart and soon the Armistice was signed after the defeat of the Central Powers.
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Gandhi first lead a boycott on clothing. He wanted independece for the Indians. The Indians fought for the British because the British said they would pay them back by giving them their independence. The British did not keep their word and the Indians were outraged. Gandhi lead with peace. He wanted all religions, and groups to come together. The most famous campaign he lead was the Salt March where the Indians did not buy any salt from the British and marched to the shore to make there own salt
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Mustafa Kemal was an Ottoman and Turkish army officer. He was given the name Ataturk which meant "Father of the Turks". He modernized their country.
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Mao Zedong was a communist leader. He lead the Long March. The Long March was when the nationalists forced the communists out and the communists escaped by going north in China.
