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The Chinese Revolution of 1911 (the Wuchang Uprising). Abbie Smith 1 st Period. Background. Loss of important land -Hong Kong Qing dynasty in power. Very young king (2 years old) Dynasty completely defeated with Wuchang Uprising (oct. 10, 1911).
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The Chinese Revolution of 1911 (the Wuchang Uprising) Abbie Smith 1st Period
Background • Loss of important land -Hong Kong • Qing dynasty in power. • Very young king (2 years old) • Dynasty completely defeated with Wuchang Uprising (oct. 10, 1911)
leaders of the revolution – Sun Yat-Sen • The biggest leader of the revolution was Sun Yat-Sen. He eventually became President of China. • studied medicine at the Hong Kong School of Medicine • -met 3 of his biggest helpers in the revolution there. • At that time, Hong Kong had freedom of speech and they often discussed the future of China. • Led Wuchang uprising
other leaders • Wang Lie- poor, scholarship to med school -He was active in secret organizations -After the establishment of the Republic of China, he retired from the scene and never got involved with politics. • Chen Shaobai- went to Hong Kong for work -met Sun and decided to help him • Liao Zhongkai- dad sent to San Francisco for labor -Background in America made him support the revolutionary movement in China when he went there for college.
did it work? • On December 29, Sun was elected as the first president of the Republic of China. • After this, Sun went to nearby European and Asian countries to get support. • Convinced other countries not to give money to the know dying Qing dynasty, and at the same time, gathered support.
compared to french revolution China -different • Took 10 different revolts to actually work • Not as much bloodshed • Only one main leader throughout revolution -same • The poorer people led revolution • Poor leadership (as a cause of revolution)