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15 Cards in this Set
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Mandate of Heaven |
monarchs believed they had this; the right to rule |
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The Silk Road |
4,000 mile long trade route |
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Ming Dynasty |
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang, a peasant leader led a successful revolt against the Mongols founding it. Art and literature flourished. |
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Imperilaism |
Weakens China's government and people lose support and respect for their country |
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Opium Wars |
The British invade and defeat China in a battle over the destruction of British Opium stored on Chinese soil. |
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Treaty of Nanking |
Forced to legalize opium Forced to open 5 seaports Lost Hong Kong Lost the right to punish foreigners under Chinese law |
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Spheres of Influence |
Weakened the power of China; "powerless" Other nations demand similar privilages and China is carved up into "spheres of influence."
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Tai Ping Rebellion |
Western powers take advantage of the turmoil Make more demands U.S. demands an open-door policy |
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Boxer Rebellion |
Pheasants rebelled because poverty and misery in China increased. |
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Empress Dowager Ci Xi |
Dies in 1908 and Pu Yi inherits the throne |
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The Forbidden City |
Where Pu Yi ruled. No one was allowed in or out |
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Pu Yi |
Inherited the throne at two years old |
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Sun yixian |
1911- becomes president of the republic of china. Promises of westernization and freedom from foreign domination Forced to step down in 1912 |
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Nationalists |
Impossible to gain the loyalty of a population China's size. Lack of nationalism (pride and love for country). |
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May Fourth Movement |
Student protests erupt across China. Marks the beginning of a Chinese Nationalist Movement |
