Upheavals in China Chapter 27, Section 4

I. The Chinese Republic in Trouble  A. Background: 1911: Qing Dynasty collapses in China 1911: Qing Dynasty collapses in China Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen): becomes president, wants to rebuild China Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen): becomes president, wants to rebuild China Bases his plan on the Three Principles of People; Nationalism, Democracy & Economic SecurityBases his plan on the Three Principles of People; Nationalism, Democracy & Economic Security Yat-sen’s plan fails: “twin evils” embrace China = warlords and foreign imperialism Yat-sen’s plan fails: “twin evils” embrace China = warlords and foreign imperialism

II. The Warlord Problem  A. 1912: Sun Yixian steps down as President  B. Yuan Shikai, a powerful general becomes leader of China Hoped to set up a dynasty with military support Hoped to set up a dynasty with military support Military failed to support him, nation became divided Military failed to support him, nation became divided 1916 = Shikai dies, China falls into more disorder 1916 = Shikai dies, China falls into more disorder  C. Provinces throughout China are seized by local warlords Economy collapses, rival warlords battle for control Economy collapses, rival warlords battle for control Peasants suffer the most hardship Peasants suffer the most hardship

III. Foreign Imperialism  A. Economic & Social Upheaval = viewed as opportunity by foreign powers to exert influence in China Foreign merchants, missionaries and soldiers dominated ports used for trade Foreign merchants, missionaries and soldiers dominated ports used for trade  B. The WWI Factor: 1919: Paris Peace Conference 1919: Paris Peace Conference Japan is given former German possessions in ChinaJapan is given former German possessions in China Chinese nationalists are outragedChinese nationalists are outraged

IV. The May 4 th Movement  A. May 4, 1919 = student protests erupt in Beijing Spread to many cities across China Spread to many cities across China Cultural and intellectual movement begins Cultural and intellectual movement begins Goal of the May 4 th Movement: Goal of the May 4 th Movement: Strengthen ChinaStrengthen China Reject Confucian traditions and learning from the West Reject Confucian traditions and learning from the West Use this new knowledge to end foreign domination Use this new knowledge to end foreign domination Many doors opened for women in education and in the economy Many doors opened for women in education and in the economy

V. The Appeal of Marxism AAAA. Revolutionaries like Marx and Lenin appeal to many Chinese people BBBB. Soviet Union = very willing to train students and military officers in China These students & officers would become the vanguard (leadership) of a communist revolution in China CCCC. By 1920’s: Chinese Communists have formed their own political party

V. Create a Propaganda Poster  A. Objective(s): 1. Design a piece of propaganda that supports the May 4 th movement or an illustrated timeline of China in transition 1. Design a piece of propaganda that supports the May 4 th movement or an illustrated timeline of China in transition 2. Illustrate the goals of the movement in your propaganda or timeline. 2. Illustrate the goals of the movement in your propaganda or timeline.  B. Your Options: 1. Political Cartoon 1. Political Cartoon 2. Poster/Sign 2. Poster/Sign 3. Bumper Sticker 3. Bumper Sticker 4. Illustrated Timeline (at least 5 events) 4. Illustrated Timeline (at least 5 events)  C. Requirements: 1. References to key leaders/people 1. References to key leaders/people 2. Incorporate specific details (dates, goals, etc…) 2. Incorporate specific details (dates, goals, etc…) 3. Use color 3. Use color