Chinese Revolutionary History Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the important figures, events, and chronological milestones of Chinese revolutionary history from the Opium War to the Civil War.

Sun Yat-sen

Led revolutionary efforts and helped establish the Republic of China.

Yuan Shikai

Became president after the revolution and tried to become emperor.

Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek)

Led the KMT and the Northern Expedition.

Mao Zedong

Communist leader who eventually led the CCP to victory and emerged as a major CCP leader during the Long March.

First Opium War ($1839$–$1842$)

Conflict resulting from the opium trade where China was defeated and forced to sign unequal treaties.

Self-Strengthening Movement

Attempted modernization but had limited success.

Boxer Rebellion ($1899$–$1901$)

Opposition to foreign influence.

Revolution of $1911$

Event that ended the Qing Dynasty and caused it to collapse.

Warlord Era

Period where China became politically divided, leading to a need for unification.

May Fourth Movement ($1919$)

Increased nationalism and support for reform.

Founding of the CCP ($1921$)

The establishment of the Communist Party.

Northern Expedition ($1926$–$1928$)

Attempt to unify China under the KMT that resulted in the defeat of many warlords.

Split between KMT and CCP ($1927$)

The beginning of a long conflict and the Chinese Civil War.

Long March ($1934$–$1935$)

A journey that strengthened Mao's leadership and helped him emerge as a major CCP leader.

Chinese Civil War

Conflict between the KMT and the CCP.