-+Pre-Communist+China

Chapters 1-6 in China Since 1900 (Brooman/ Red Book)
The first 6 Chapters takes us from the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1900 through the Communist's famous Long March in 1934-35. Our general focus is on the following:

Reasons for the fall of the Qing (1850-1911) Period of the Warlord's dominance of China (1912-1927) Rise of Two Revolutionary Movements Chiang Kaishek and Communist joint Northern Campaign to defeat the Warlords Split between GMD and CCP Extermination Campaigns-attempts by GMD to wipe out the CCP The Communists Long March to escape
 * · Yuan Shikai Presidency (1912-1916)
 * May 4th Movement
 * Communists (CCP)
 * Guomingdang (The Nationalists/ GMD)

__ Resources: __

 * 1) [[file:Reading Guide Ch. 1-6 China Since 1900.doc]]: Background information and study questions for Chapters 1-6
 * 2) [[file:China 1912-1949.pdf]]: an excellent powerpoint with great photos. There's one blank page, but keep going as there's more after that
 * 3) [[file:TEXT China Since WWII Excerpt 1.pdf]]: good overview of Republican Period
 * 4) [[file:190-195 Global Insights.pdf]]: From the Global Insights book. 5 page overview of the Republican Period

For more detailed information:

Timeline Exercise Ch. 1-8


The powerpoints above (including "PPT Struggle for Power", which is new) will be helpful for the timeline exercise.

Homework Reading: