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Chinese Nationalists Oust the Last Qing Emperor, Puyi
Nationalists in China ousted the last Qing emperor, Puyi, in 1911. -
World War 1 Begins as Austria Declares War on Serbia
In 1914, after a Serbian killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria declared war on Serbia. -
US Enters the War
The United States was pushed into entering World War 1 in 1917. -
An Armistice is Signed as the Allies Defeat the Central Powers
In 1918, after the Allies defeated the Central Powers in World War 1, an armistice was signed. -
Gandhi Leads an Indian Camapaign of Civil Disobedience
Outraged at the way that Britain was taking advantage of India, Ghandi lead a campaign of civil disobedience in 1920. -
Mustafa Kemal Transforms Turkey into a Republic
Mustafa Kemal - often referred to as "Ataturk" or "father of the Turks" - transformed Turkey into a republic in 1923. -
Mao Zedong Heads the Long March
Mao Zedong, who would later become a Chinese dictator, lead the Long March in 1934.
