Question

upheavals in china
focus question: how did china cope with internal division and foreign invasion in the early 1900s?
a. as you read \the chinese republic in trouble,\ complete the following chart by listing the multiple causes of upheaval in the chinese republic.
causes of upheaval

Explanation:

To answer the question about the causes of upheaval in the Chinese Republic in the early 1900s, we analyze historical context:

1. Warlordism: After the 1911 Revolution, central authority weakened, leading to regional warlords fighting for power, causing internal division.
2. Foreign Imperialism: Powers like Japan, Britain, etc., exploited China’s weaknesses, with Japan’s 21 Demands (1915) and continued economic/territorial encroachments worsening foreign invasion.
3. Political Instability: The Republic’s government (e.g., Beiyang Government) was ineffective, lacked popular support, and failed to unify the country, contributing to unrest.

Answer:

| Causes of Upheaval |
|---------------------|
| Warlordism (regional warlords fought for control, weakening central governance) |
| Foreign Imperialism (e.g., Japan’s 21 Demands, Western powers’ economic exploitation) |
| Political Instability (ineffective republican government, lack of national unity) |