Topic 7 lesson 4
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- 3. took power after Sun Yixian stepped down as president of the Chinese Republic. His presidency was marked by authoritarian rule and a shift away from democratic principles.
- 4. a strategic retreat of approximately 100,000 communists led by Mao Zedong. It was a grueling journey that covered thousands of miles and played a significant role in the survival and eventual success of the Chinese Communist Party.
- 5. Demands were presented by Japan to make China a Japanese protectorate. These demands aimed to further exploit China's resources and establish dominance over the country.
- 6. gained power in Japan during the 1930s, suppressing democratic freedoms and promoting an expansionist and militaristic agenda. They played a key role in leading Japan into World War II.
- 7. young communist leader who rose to prominence during the Chinese Republic. He focused on mobilizing and organizing rural peasants as a revolutionary force.
- 9. Chinese intellectuals that blamed the imperialist takeover of China on China's own weaknesses, such as outdated traditions and lack of modernization.
- 11. also known as the Second Sino-Japanese War, was a brutal conflict between Japan and China that occurred before the outbreak of World War II. It resulted in widespread devastation and loss of life.
- 12. During the Chinese Republic, China faced increased pressure from foreign countries seeking to expand their influence. This led to a loss of sovereignty and control over their own affairs.
- 13. Movement was a series of student protests in China that emerged as a response to the perceived weakness of the Chinese Republic and the influence of foreign powers. The movement called for political and cultural reforms.
- 15. of Japanese products part of the May Fourth Movement, students organized boycotts of Japanese products to protest against Japanese imperialism and economic dominance in China.
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- 1. an event in which Japanese army officers blew up a railroad in Manchuria and blamed it on the Chinese. This incident provided a pretext for Japan to invade and occupy Manchuria.
- 2. refers to Japan's expansion of influence in Asia during the early 20th century. It involved military aggression, territorial acquisitions, and the establishment of puppet states.
- 8. emerged during the Chinese Republic, influenced by Marxism and Leninism. It sought to address social and economic inequalities through a revolution led by the working class.
- 10. Known as 'the father of modern China',played a crucial role in the establishment of the Chinese Republic. He advocated for the Three Principles of the People, which were nationalism, democracy, and economic security.
- 14. the symbolic figurehead of Japan during World War II. Although his actual authority was limited, he played a significant role in promoting nationalist and militaristic ideologies.