1. Nationalism and Revolution Around the World
Section 4: Upheavals in China
Witness History Audio: Change in China
The Chinese Republic in Trouble
After the death of the second president of China, local warlords seized power, and the influence of foreign powers increased. In 1919, the May Fourth Movement sought to strengthen China and end foreign domination by rejecting Confucianism and many traditional practices. Some Chinese also turned to Marxism.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What metaphors does Sun use to describe China?” (heap of loose sand; the fish and meat that other countries carve up) “What is Sun’s point?” (He believes that China is weak.)
When showing Color Transparency 164, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
Color Transparency 164: Demonstration of May 4th, 1919
Note Taking Transparency 164
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2. Nationalism and Revolution Around the World
Section 4: Upheavals in China
Struggle for a New China
The Nationalist party of China, called the Guomindang, was first led by Sun Yixian and then by Jiang Jieshi. Jiang led the combined forces of the Guomindang and Chinese Communists in the Northern Expedition to defeat the warlords and unite China. When Jiang turned on the Communists, a civil war broke out in China. Communist leader Mao Zedong led an effort to gain the support of peasants by redistributing land. Mao’s forces were forced to make the Long March into northern China to avoid the Guomindang.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What metaphors does Sun use to describe China?” (heap of loose sand; the fish and meat that other countries carve up) “What is Sun’s point?” (He believes that China is weak.)
When showing Color Transparency 164, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
Geography Interactive: Civil War in China,
Note Taking Transparency 164B
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3. Nationalism and Revolution Around the World
Section 4: Upheavals in China
Japanese Invasion
Japan invaded Manchuria in Then, in 1937, they bombed Chinese cities and invaded eastern China. The Guomindang and Communists fought the Japanese together in this Second Sino-Japanese War.
Looking Ahead
By the end of World War II, China was split between the Jiang’s Guomindang and Mao’s communist Party. As corruption grew in Jiang’s government, the Communists gained support and would eventually take control.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What metaphors does Sun use to describe China?” (heap of loose sand; the fish and meat that other countries carve up) “What is Sun’s point?” (He believes that China is weak.)
When showing Color Transparency 164, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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Transparency 164: Demonstration of May 4th, 1919
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Note Taking Transparency 164
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Note Taking Transparency 164B
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