The final dynasty in China, ending in 1911.

This painful process was abolished in 1950 under Mao's new marriage reforms.

Born in Hunan province, this communist leader was originally taught with traditional Confucian classics.

This significant change happened in 1949.

China's relationship with the US increased significantly after this early 1950s conflict.

Also known as the Sanminzhuyi, these were the leading tenets of the GMD.

These reforms were aimed at eradicating corruption, waste, and bureaucracy.

This GMD leader led a Revolutionary Alliance against the Qing Dynasty.

This conflict with Japan took place during WWII.

This campaign was established to promote a "clashing of ideas" in Chinese society.

Established in 1924, this GMD-CPC alliance was formed to prevent foreign influence in China.

In the first phase of the first five year plan, Mao organized individuals into these small groups to share tools and resources.

Toward the end of his time in power, this GMD leader became increasingly dictatorial.

This process of collectivizing farms into communes ironically moved China backward.

This Soviet leader grew critical of Mao after the failed Great Leap Forward, despite the fact that they had a working relationship during the early PRC.

This 100,000 man retreat to Yan'an was in response to increasing pressure from Jiang and the GMD.

These five items were targeted to eliminate 'wrong thinking.'

This early communist party member eventually led the Anti-Rightest Campaign, and went on to become the leader of China until 1997.

Following the Soviet Model, this plan mimicked what the Soviets had done in 1928.

This economic model suggests that materials, tools, and labor should be shared; introduced during the First Five Year Plan.

With the support of warlords, criminals, and other non-communist groups, Jiang Jieshi led this violent suppression of communists in 1927.

This document, which can be compared with Lenin's State and Revolution, lead the new government under Mao until 1954.

The Japanese installed this former dynastic leader in Manchuria, challenging GMD control of the region?

This period of growth in Japan was largely responsible for Japanese growth in the East.

At this conference in 1959, one of Mao's supporters suggested the shortcomings of the Great Leap Forward.