Hey, future historians! Get ready to dive deep into China's GMD, a political party that had some big issues. Let's decode these problems and understand them like never before!

Key Point

The GMD said it was for everyone, but it was actually just a VIP club for city slickers.

Real-world example

Imagine a school club that claims it's for all students but only invites the popular kids. That's the GMD for you.

In-depth

• Three People's Principles: The GMD wanted to serve everyone in China through these principles.
• Membership: It was mostly rich merchants and businessmen from cities. So, it was never really for the 'masses.'
• Peasant Problem: These city folks didn't care about the rural population's issues. It's like trying to win a school election but ignoring everyone except your own clique.

Key Point

China was poor, and the GMD didn't do much to fix that.

Real-world example

If your house is leaking and you ignore it, it's going to collapse eventually. The GMD ignored China's "leak" (poverty).

In-depth

• 1934-5 Famine: 30 million people died. Imagine the entire population of Australia—gone.
• Lack of Action: The GMD didn't really introduce the land reforms they promised.
• Missed Goals: They didn't end landlord control, extend property rights, or protect peasants from high rents.