social studies

Reforms and Ideologies in China

• Sun Yat-sen promoted nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood as core components of his ideology.
• The Taiping Rebellion occurred from 1850 to 1864, marking one of the deadliest conflicts in history with millions of deaths.
• Aiming to overthrow the Qing Dynasty, Sun Yat-sen planned an uprising in 1911, which contributed to revolution and change in China.

Key Historical Figures and Events

• The Communist ideology in China was promoted primarily by Mao Zedong, who played a crucial role in establishing a communist state.
• The Communist Party of China was officially established in 1921, seeking to unify the country under Marxist-Leninist principles.
• Sun Yat-sen became the provisional president of China in 1912, marking the end of imperial rule.

Significant Insurrections and Movements

• The Taiping Rebellion was led by Hong Xiuquan, who sought to establish a "Heavenly Kingdom" and implement radical social reforms.
• In 1934, the Long March began, a strategic retreat by the Red Army to evade the pursuit of the Nationalist forces, solidifying Mao's leadership.

Ideological Developments

• Mao Zedong promoted Marxism-Leninism, emphasizing peasant revolution and guerrilla warfare as central to advancing communism in China.