Main Characters 🌟
- Yuan Shikai: Big boss who died and left a power vacuum.
- General Duan Qirui: Took over but had a shaky grip on power.
- General Zhang Xun: Tried to bring back the Qing dynasty but flopped.
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
History HL
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Unveiling China's Descent Into Warlordism Post Yuan Shikai
509 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
🎉 Hey, history buffs! Time to dive into China's turbulent past, so grab your snacks and let's rock 'n' roll! 🎉
Key Terms 📚
- Warlordism: When military commanders take over regions and act like mini-kings.
- Republic: A government where the country is considered a "public matter" and the head of state is an elected or nominated president.
Why Did China Go Haywire After Yuan Shikai? 🤔
Chaos Among Commanders 👊
- Yuan's death = a free-for-all among Beijing's army commanders.
- Duan Qirui emerges as Premier but isn't all that powerful.
🌍 Real-World Example: Think of it like a battle royale video game—everyone's fighting to be the last person standing, but even the winner is badly bruised and low on resources.
Zhang Xun's Failed Attempt 🙅♂️
- Zhang Xun tried to reinstate the Qing dynasty in June 1917.
- Plan failed miserably. Duan stays in power, but it's still a hot mess.
🌍 Real-World Example: Ever tried to put toothpaste back in the tube? Yeah, it's that difficult.
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History HL
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Unveiling China's Descent Into Warlordism Post Yuan Shikai
509 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
🎉 Hey, history buffs! Time to dive into China's turbulent past, so grab your snacks and let's rock 'n' roll! 🎉
Main Characters 🌟
- Yuan Shikai: Big boss who died and left a power vacuum.
- General Duan Qirui: Took over but had a shaky grip on power.
- General Zhang Xun: Tried to bring back the Qing dynasty but flopped.
Key Terms 📚
- Warlordism: When military commanders take over regions and act like mini-kings.
- Republic: A government where the country is considered a "public matter" and the head of state is an elected or nominated president.
Why Did China Go Haywire After Yuan Shikai? 🤔
Chaos Among Commanders 👊
- Yuan's death = a free-for-all among Beijing's army commanders.
- Duan Qirui emerges as Premier but isn't all that powerful.
🌍 Real-World Example: Think of it like a battle royale video game—everyone's fighting to be the last person standing, but even the winner is badly bruised and low on resources.
Zhang Xun's Failed Attempt 🙅♂️
- Zhang Xun tried to reinstate the Qing dynasty in June 1917.
- Plan failed miserably. Duan stays in power, but it's still a hot mess.
🌍 Real-World Example: Ever tried to put toothpaste back in the tube? Yeah, it's that difficult.
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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