Prior to the invasion of Tibet, in 1950, Tibet was a self-proclaimed and independent region due to the 13th Dalai Lama, Tibets political and spiritual leader at the time. However, the newly founded communist regime formed in China, proceeding to invade the country due to their richness in resources. An estimated amount of 40,000 Chinese militants were believed to be sent, causing the government of Tibet to sign the "Seventeen Point Agreement." An agreement, which allows and recognizes the Chinese troops to protect Tibet's political system and Tibetan Buddhism. However, Tibetans across the country continued to resists the forces of China, causing them to respond with great brutality and repressive measures. Upon the widespread brutality, an