Mao's ambition was to destroy this ancient system of governing and to transfer loyalties to the nation. ... Because no clear distinction existed between central and local revenues, the warlords retained whatever proportion of tax collections they required for their own use. ...

• Word Count: 4353
• Approx Pages: 17
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The success of the Northern expedition was not only due to Nationalist ambitions, but for the Communist consideration of the peasants, this gave their efforts local support. ... During the first stage, enemy forces were "lured in deep" into one's own territory to overextend, disperse, and isolate them. ...

• Word Count: 3831
• Approx Pages: 15
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate