History HL
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Chapters
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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)
China's Unsung Sacrifice A Bold Stand In World War I
652 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
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🎉 Hey future history buffs! Get ready for a ride through WWI politics and how it led China to a rollercoaster of expectations and betrayals. 🎢
American Involvement: The Carrot on a Stick 🥕
- The Offer: America enters WWI in April 1917 and nudges China to join the Allies. The promise? A seat at the post-war table to claim their rights. Sounds good, right? 🤔
- Real-World Example: Imagine you're invited to a party by the popular kid in school, and they tell you that if you bring the snacks, you'll get to hang with the cool crowd.
- Chinese Skepticism: Leaders like Sun Yatsen and the GMD aren't sold. But Beijing decides to trust the U.S. because Woodrow Wilson talks a big game about 'making the world safe for democracy.' 💬
- Real-World Example: It's like trusting a new friend over your old pals because they promise to introduce you to a famous YouTuber.
- Money Talks: U.S. backs up their invite with a loan, and China declares war on Germany in August 1917. 💰
- Real-World Example: It’s like your new friend lending you money to buy those snacks for the party.
Japan & Allies: Two-Faced Friends 🎭
- Japan's Silence: Japan doesn't object to China's involvement this time, but not because they agree with China. Nope, they've already secured promises about their claims in China from the Western Allies. 🤝
- Real-World Example: Imagine your neighbor promising not to complain about your loud music because they've got your parents' permission already.
- Secret Pledges: Britain, France, Russia, Italy give Japan secret thumbs-ups for post-war gains in China. 🤫
- Real-World Example: It’s like whispering to the class clown that they won't get in trouble for the prank they're planning.
- Betrayal from Within: Duan Qirui, the Chinese rep, makes secret deals with Japan for loans and military aid, acknowledging Japan's 'special privileges' in China. 🐍
- Real-World Example: Like the team captain secretly agreeing to lose the game because the rival team offered him some sweet gaming gear.
- Real-World Example: Like the team captain secretly agreeing to lose the game because the rival team offered him some sweet gaming gear.
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History HL
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
China's Unsung Sacrifice A Bold Stand In World War I
652 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
🎉 Hey future history buffs! Get ready for a ride through WWI politics and how it led China to a rollercoaster of expectations and betrayals. 🎢
American Involvement: The Carrot on a Stick 🥕
- The Offer: America enters WWI in April 1917 and nudges China to join the Allies. The promise? A seat at the post-war table to claim their rights. Sounds good, right? 🤔
- Real-World Example: Imagine you're invited to a party by the popular kid in school, and they tell you that if you bring the snacks, you'll get to hang with the cool crowd.
- Chinese Skepticism: Leaders like Sun Yatsen and the GMD aren't sold. But Beijing decides to trust the U.S. because Woodrow Wilson talks a big game about 'making the world safe for democracy.' 💬
- Real-World Example: It's like trusting a new friend over your old pals because they promise to introduce you to a famous YouTuber.
- Money Talks: U.S. backs up their invite with a loan, and China declares war on Germany in August 1917. 💰
- Real-World Example: It’s like your new friend lending you money to buy those snacks for the party.
Japan & Allies: Two-Faced Friends 🎭
- Japan's Silence: Japan doesn't object to China's involvement this time, but not because they agree with China. Nope, they've already secured promises about their claims in China from the Western Allies. 🤝
- Real-World Example: Imagine your neighbor promising not to complain about your loud music because they've got your parents' permission already.
- Secret Pledges: Britain, France, Russia, Italy give Japan secret thumbs-ups for post-war gains in China. 🤫
- Real-World Example: It’s like whispering to the class clown that they won't get in trouble for the prank they're planning.
- Betrayal from Within: Duan Qirui, the Chinese rep, makes secret deals with Japan for loans and military aid, acknowledging Japan's 'special privileges' in China. 🐍
- Real-World Example: Like the team captain secretly agreeing to lose the game because the rival team offered him some sweet gaming gear.
- Real-World Example: Like the team captain secretly agreeing to lose the game because the rival team offered him some sweet gaming gear.
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