Revolutionary Ideologies
What specific philosophical framework did Sun Yat-sen adapt from Western political thought to formulate his "Three Principles of the People"?
Liberalism, particularly influenced by democratic ideals and nationalism
Which specific treaty in 1912 established the provisional government of the Republic of China and ended the Qing Dynasty’s rule?
The Treaty of Shimonoseki (indirectly, as it led to the 1911 Revolution).
In what publication did Sun Yat-sen first articulate his vision for a republic in China, and in what year was it realised?
The Principles of Nationalism", published in 1905
What political strategy did Chiang Kai-shek employ to consolidate power over the warlords during the Northern Expedition?
"Direct action" combined with military force and strategic alliances.
Which key historical event in 1919 catalyzed a wave of anti-imperialist sentiment and a rise in Chinese nationalism?
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Which city did the warlord Zhang Zuolin control before being assassinated in 1928, leading to increased instability?
Mukden (Shenyang).
Identify the sociopolitical movement that emerged from the May Fourth Movement's rejection of Confucian values and its advocacy for new cultural paradigms.
The New Culture Movement.
What was the primary ideological conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party during the 1920s that led to their split?
The KMT's nationalism versus the CCP's Marxist-Leninist ideology.
What influential essay written by Lu Xun during the May Fourth Movement critiques traditional Chinese culture and advocates for social change?
"A Madman's Diary."
Which political agreement in 1945 attempted to establish a united front between the Nationalists and Communists against Japanese occupation?
The Double Tenth Agreement.