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China is a world superpower today. But just over a century ago, the country was in complete turmoil — foreign powers had carved up the country, the ruling dynasty was losing control, and millions of citizens were struggling to survive. However, that political chaos inspired a nationalist movement that reshaped China as we know it, and it was led by one man - Sun Yat-sen.
A Dream Of Modern China
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Taiwan
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World History
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Who would have known that helping the Chinese economy would make them more dangerous.
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Excellent history share brother Chip, thank you, and have a great afternoon brother.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth 9 Hour Day at work today but should be Uneventful.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen meant well, but China turned out like Russia. Although there were ant-Qing groups, the 1911 Revolution started by accident. Dr. Sun made a deal with a Manchu general to force abdication, but gave up his own position of power. The initial democratic government was weak and corrupt.
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