... ), became an avid supporter of the rebellion and its prominent leader, Dr. Sun Yatsen, who advocated nationalism, socialism and democracy and believed that the country ought to be governed by the Chinese people, not foreigners (Gay, K. 2008). Throughout his school life, Mao and his peers read radical newspapers, studied world history and, according to Jonathan Spence, Chinese history specialist and former Professor of History at Yale University, Mao would ... read "whatever he could find on Sun Yatsen." (Gay, K. 2008). Nearing the end of his education, Mao and his fellow peers learned of...

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... influence and restore independence of China. Democracy was sun's attempt to secure liberty and equality, in a country, which previously had a long history of imperial dynastic rule. In addition to this he demanded a fair distribution of wealth such as land and reflection of people's livelihood. It became obvious that there was no harmony in the Chinese society. Mainly the warlords and foreigners increasingly contributed to the division of the country. In addition ... an opposition established of privileged classes. After Sun Yatsen's death in 1925, Chiang Kai-Shek ... ...

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... is now celebrated in China as Double Ten, for the tenth day of the tenth month.) Although Sun was in the United States when the rebellion began, when he returned to China he was chosen head of the provisional government. The Manchus agreed to give up power in return for the guarantee of their safety. In 1912 the Republic of China was proclaimed. Hope for genuine reform was dashed by its first president ... as the Nationalist era in Chinese history. Chiang had received his military training in Moscow and the Communists were initially his allies, but he later decided to purge them from hi...

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Imperialism is the growth of a nation's power by obtaining territory or economic conditions by political means or military force. Powerful countries usually try to extend their influence over weaker countries and then colonize them in order to have them expand their own power. Imperialism throughout history has had both positive and negative impacts. Imperialism can be seen as a beneficial influence, as well as a harmful ... organized a Revolutionary Alliance, he wanted to transform China on Three Principles of the People. The first principle was freeing China from foreign domination. The sec...

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... for economic development, China sought to stabilize their economy. Communist nations have a history of playing minor roles in the world market, and China under Mao was not an exception, "At the outset of its economic reforms in the late 1970's, China was an insignificant participant in international markets for goods and capital prior to the late 1970's, China also was barely a participant in world capital markets."3 Many ... very important. It means that people on the mainland are starting to challenge authority, so that the party loses prestige, loses control. This cultural change, th...

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... for economic development, China sought to stabilize their economy. Communist nations have a history of playing minor roles in the world market, and China under Mao was not an exception, "At the outset of its economic reforms in the late 1970's, China was an insignificant participant in international markets for goods and capital prior to the late 1970's, China also was barely a participant in world capital markets."3 Many ... very important. It means that people on the mainland are starting to challenge authority, so that the party loses prestige, loses control. This cultural change, th...

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