Where is the Republic of China?

Last Emperor, Pu-Yi, Qing Dynasty

Xinhai Revolution

Wuchang Uprising: October 10, 1911Wuchang Uprising: October 10, 1911

• led to the provinces declaring their independence from the central government in 1911• ended the 2,000 years of dynastic reign

in China• opened the doors to the Republican Era

China’s National Father: Dr. Sun Yat-Sun1866-1925

Dr. Sun Yat-Sun’s DreamThe Three Principles of the People

• Min Zu (People's Nationalism)Min Zu (People's Nationalism)

• Min Quan (People's Sovereignty)Min Quan (People's Sovereignty)

• Min Sheng (People's Livelihood)Min Sheng (People's Livelihood)

Influenced by the watchword of the French Influenced by the watchword of the French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, and FraternityRevolution: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity

What has Republic of China been through?

• World War I (I917-1918)• World War II (1937-1945)• Civil War (1927-1949)

China Split into 2 in 1949

• Chinese Communist Party won the Civil War over the Nationalist (Kuo Ming Tang).

• People’s Republic of China was established on October 1.

• The government of Republic of China relocated in Taiwan.

Republic of China: Oct. 10, 1911-Present

On Taiwan

People’s Republic of China: Oct. 1, 1949-Present

China

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Exit Ticket

1. Who is China’s National Father?2. When (mm/dd/yyyy) was the Republic of

China established?3. Where is the Republic of China?4. When (mm/dd/yyyy) was the People’s

Republic of China established?5. Where is the People’s Republic of China?Bonus:• What’s the title of Jackie Chan’s latest movie?