Causes and Consequences of the Chinese Revolution

What was the main goal of the Self-Strengthening Movement in China?

• To overthrow the Qing dynasty

• To acquire new technologies and infrastructure

• To form the Guomindang

• To start the Opium Wars.

Match the following events with their descriptions: 1) Taiping Rebellion 2) Boxer Rebellion 3) Opium Wars

• 2-B

• A massive revolt against the Qing dynasty

• 3-C

• A challenge to the authority of the Qing rulers

• 1-A

• The process of European powers gaining influence in China.

The revolution in 1911 was a turning point because it ______.

• strengthened the Qing dynasty

• led to the formation of the United League

• brought about political change and a new identity

• started the Opium Wars

Who was the last emperor of the Chinese imperial dynasty?

• Sun Yat Sen

• Yuan Shikai

• Puyi

• Empress Cixi

Match the following events with their descriptions: 1) Xinhai Revolution 2) Abdication of Emperor Puyi 3) Wuchang Uprising.

• B

• Caused by plans to nationalize railways

• C

• Led to the creation of the Republic of China

• A

• Resulted in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty

The Xinhai Revolution of 1911 was primarily caused by the Qing government's plans to ________.

• Increase taxes

• Nationalize railways

• Expand the army

• Reduce grain prices