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Explore the social unrest in China and Russia leading to revolutions. Witness the emergence of new nations from the Ottoman Empire in the 1920s and 1930s, each with unique government styles. Experience the successful nationalist movements in Southwest Asia, India, and China challenging colonial powers. Dive into the ideologies of Mao Zedong and Mohandas Gandhi, leaders with differing views on revolution and violence.
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Revolution and Nationalism 1900-1939
Main Ideas… • Widespread social unrest troubled China and Russia during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Eventually revolutions erupted. • New nations appeared during the 1920s and 1930s in the former Ottoman Empire. These nations adopted a variety of government styles- from republic to monarchy. • Nationalist movements in SW Asia, India, and China successfully challenged the British, Ottoman, and Chinese
“Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” Mao Zedong Communist leader Believed that revolution would solve China’s problems “Victory attained by violence is tantamount to defeat, for it is momentary.” Mohandas Gandhi Leader of the independence movement to free India from British rule
Directions… • Read the information on page 432. • Answer the questions on page 432 on a separate sheet of paper. • Make sure your name is on the paper.