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Modern China

Modern China. Marco Polo? . The Boxer Rebellion. Group of peasants gathered together to rid China of foreigners and Eliminate the Ch’ing Dynasty Killed Christians and other Europeans 2,100 American, British, Russian, French, Italian, and Japanese soldiers were sent to subdue the "rebellion .“

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Modern China

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  1. Modern China

  2. Marco Polo?

  3. The Boxer Rebellion • Group of peasants gathered together to rid China of foreigners and Eliminate the Ch’ing Dynasty • Killed Christians and other Europeans • 2,100 American, British, Russian, French, Italian, and Japanese soldiers were sent to subdue the "rebellion.“ • Members of the secret society practiced boxing and calisthenic rituals (hence the nickname, the "Boxers") which they believed would make them impervious to bullets.

  4. End of the Dynasties • People became angry with high taxes • In 1911, the last dynasty (led by a boy emperor)was overthrown • There were many problems in the new republic

  5. Communism • First practiced in Russia • Based on the ideas of Karl Marx • Made everyone equal • Ended up taking away personal freedom • Chart on 91

  6. Communism in China • Mao Tse-Tung • Communist Communist leader • Chiang Kai-Shek • Nationalists of the Republic of China Leader

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