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What key event took place in January 1912 in China?

  • The establishment of the Chinese Republic (correct)
  • The end of the Qing Dynasty
  • The start of the First Sino-Japanese War
  • The beginning of the Boxer Rebellion

Which event marked the beginning of the full-scale civil war between the GMD and the communists?

  • The outbreak of conflict in June 1946 (correct)
  • The April massacre of communists in Shanghai
  • The end of the Second World War
  • The capture of Beijing by communist forces

In what year did Japan begin its invasion of Manchuria?

  • 1941
  • 1927
  • 1937
  • 1931 (correct)

What action did Jiang Jieshi and the GMD take against the warlords?

<p>Undertook a northern campaign (B)</p>
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What led to the breaking of the GMD's alliance with the communists?

<p>The April massacre of communists in Shanghai (B)</p>
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When was the People's Republic of China proclaimed?

<p>October 1949 (A)</p>
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Which conflict occurred between 1894 and 1895?

<p>First Sino-Japanese War (D)</p>
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What event does the timeline indicate happened in 1937?

<p>Japan capturing Beijing and the GMD &amp; communists forming a United Front (B)</p>
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During what period did the 'Period of Warlordism' begin in China?

<p>June 1916 (B)</p>
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What happened at the 1st National Congress of the CCP in July 1921?

<p>Mao Zedong was one of the delegates. (A)</p>
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When did the United Front between the GMD and the communists begin to dissolve?

<p>When Jiang's forces attacked communist troops (A)</p>
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What was the significance of October 1934?

<p>The communists undertook the Long March. (D)</p>
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When was Mao Zedong established as head Chinese Soviet Republic?

<p>1931 (B)</p>
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In what year was Japan defeated in WWII, forcing them to withdraw?

<p>1945 (A)</p>
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In what city was the massacre of communists that led to the breaking of the GMD alliance?

<p>Shanghai (A)</p>
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When did the Boxer Rebellion take place?

<p>1898-01 (A)</p>
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Which city did communist forces capture in January 1949?

<p>Beijing (A)</p>
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In October 1928, the GMD established a central government with its capital in:

<p>Nanjing (A)</p>
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What was the new base of the communists at the end of the Long March?

<p>Yan'an (A)</p>
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What role did Jian Jieshi play in the central government established by the GMD in October 1928?

<p>President (C)</p>
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First Sino-Japanese War

Conflict between China and Japan, resulting in a Chinese defeat.

Boxer Rebellion

An anti-foreign, proto-nationalist movement by the 'Righteous Harmony Society'.

Chinese Republic Established

The establishment of a republican government in China.

Period of Warlordism

A period of political fragmentation and instability in China.

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1st National Congress of CCP

1st National Congress of CCP is held, Mao Zedong is one of the 12 delegates.

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Jiang & GMD Northern Campaign

Jiang Jieshi and the GMD started a northern campaign against the Warlords.

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Shanghai Massacre

Massacre of communists in Shanghai led the GMD to end their alliance with the communists.

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GMD Central Government

The GMD establishes a central government in China, with Nanjing as the capital, and Jiang Jieshi as President.

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Invasion of Manchuria

The beginning of Japan's invasion of Manchuria.

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Mao Leader of Soviet Republic

Mao Zedong is established as the leader of the Chinese Soviet Republic in Jiangxi.

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The Long March to Yan'an

The Communists undertake the Long March to establish a new base in Yan'an.

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United Front Formed

Japan captures Beijing, and the GMD and Communists form a United Front to resist Japanese Aggression.

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United Front Breaks Up

The Second United Front gradually breaks up as Jiang's forces attack Communist troops.

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Japan Defeated, Withdraws

Japan is defeated in World War II and is forced to withdraw from China.

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Chinese Civil War

Full-scale civil war breaks out between the GMD and the Communists.

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Communists Capture Beijing

Communist forces capture Beijing.

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PRC Proclaimed

The People's Republic of China is proclaimed in Beijing by Mao Zedong.

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Study Notes

  • First Sino-Japanese War occurred in 1894-95.
  • The Boxer Rebellion took place in 1898-1901.
  • In January 1912, the Chinese Republic was established.
  • The period of warlordism began in June 1916.
  • The first National Congress of the CCP was held in July 1921; Mao Zedong was one of the 12 delegates.
  • Jiang Jieshi and the GMD undertook the northern campaign against the warlords in July 1926.
  • The massacre of communists in Shanghai in April 1927 led the GMD to break its alliance with the communists.
  • In October 1928, the GMD established a central government in China, with Nanjing as its capital and Jian Jieshi as President.
  • Japan began its invasion of Manchuria in September 1931.
  • Mao was established as the head of the Chinese Soviet Republic at Jiangxi in November 1931.
  • The communists undertook the Long March in October 1934, which ended in October 1935 at their new base in Yan'an.
  • Japan captured Beijing in 1937; the GMD and communists formed the United Front.
  • The United Front gradually broke up in 1941, when Jiang's forces attacked communist troops.
  • Japan was defeated in the Second World War and forced to withdraw in September 1945.
  • A full-scale civil war broke out between the GMD and communists in June 1946.
  • Communist forces captured Beijing in January 1949.
  • The People's Republic of China was proclaimed in Beijing by Mao Zedong in October 1949.

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