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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking the Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and China’s Eight-Year Struggle Against Japanese Aggression.

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking…
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The Xi’an Incident (1936): Chiang Kai-shek Kidnapped, United Front Formed – Examine the Dramatic Kidnapping of Chiang Kai-shek by Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, Aiming to Force Chiang to Form a United Front with the Communists Against Japan, Exploring the Negotiations and the Eventual Agreement That Paved the Way for Cooperation in the Second Sino-Japanese War.

The Xi'an Incident (1936): Chiang Kai-shek Kidnapped, United Front Formed - From Captivity to Cooperation! 🤝 (A Lecture with a Dash of Drama and a Sprinkle of Humor) (Professor Voice,…
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The Jinggangshan Base Area (1927-1934): The Communists’ Mountain Stronghold – Explore the Early Base Area Established by Mao Zedong and Zhu De in the Jinggang Mountains, Examining the Development of Communist Military Strategy (Guerrilla Warfare) and Political Organization in a Rural Environment, A Crucial Period for the CCP’s Survival and Growth.

The Jinggangshan Base Area (1927-1934): The Communists' Mountain Stronghold - A Lecture (🎤 clears throat, adjusts glasses dramatically) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're ditching the dusty textbooks…
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The Northern Expedition’s Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital – Examine the Capture of Nanjing by Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist Forces, Establishing It as the Capital of the Republic of China and Marking a Significant Step Towards (Partial) Reunification of China under Nationalist Rule.

The Northern Expedition's Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital - A Lecture (Welcome music fades out, a slide appears with a picture of a rather stern-looking Chiang Kai-shek,…
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The May Thirtieth Movement (1925): Anti-Imperialist and Anti-Warlord Protests – Examine the Series of Protests and Strikes Across China Sparked by the Killing of Chinese Demonstrators by British Police in Shanghai, Highlighting Growing Anti-Foreign Sentiment and Nationalist Awakening, And Increasing Support for Nationalist and Communist Movements.

The May Thirtieth Movement (1925): Anti-Imperialist and Anti-Warlord Protests – A Nationalist Volcano Erupts! 🌋 (A Lecture in Three Acts) (Disclaimer: This lecture contains historical accounts of violence and social…
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Yuan Shikai’s Attempt to Restore Monarchy (1915-1916): A Brief Return to Imperial Ambition – Examine Yuan Shikai’s Efforts to Declare Himself Emperor After Marginalizing Sun Yat-sen and Consolidating Power, Exploring the Widespread Opposition and the Eventual Abandonment of His Imperial Plans, Further Destabilizing the Political Situation and Leading to the Warlord Era.

Yuan Shikai's Attempt to Restore Monarchy (1915-1916): A Brief Return to Imperial Ambition – A Lecture Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today we’re diving headfirst into one of the…
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The Establishment of the Republic of China (January 1, 1912): Sun Yat-sen Becomes Provisional President – Examine the Proclamation of the Republic of China and the Election of Sun Yat-sen, Exploring the Ideals of the New Republic (Nationalism, Democracy, People’s Livelihood) and the Difficulties in Establishing a Stable and Unified Government in the Face of Warlordism and Internal Division.

Lecture: Hail the Republic! (Mostly) - The Bumpy Road to a Modern China (1912) (Intro Music: A slightly out-of-tune rendition of the "Three Principles of the People") Alright everyone, settle…
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The Abdication of the Last Qing Emperor (February 12, 1912): Puyi Steps Down – Examine the Formal Abdication of Emperor Puyi, Negotiated by Yuan Shikai, Marking the Official End of Over 2,000 Years of Imperial Rule in China and the Transition to a Republic, Although the Republic Faced Immense Challenges.

The Abdication of the Last Qing Emperor (February 12, 1912): Puyi Steps Down – A Lecture (Imagine a professor, Dr. Eleanor Vance, a history enthusiast with a penchant for dramatic…
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The Wuchang Uprising (October 10, 1911): The Spark That Ignited the Xinhai Revolution – Examine the Accidental Uprising in Wuchang by Revolutionary Soldiers That Quickly Spread and Led to the Declaration of Independence by Several Provinces, Marking the Beginning of the End for the Qing Dynasty.

The Wuchang Uprising (October 10, 1911): The Spark That Ignited the Xinhai Revolution – An Accidental Uprising by Revolutionary Soldiers That Quickly Spread and Led to the Declaration of Independence…
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The Boxer Protocol (1901): Punishment and Indemnity After the Boxer Rebellion – Examine the Treaty Signed After the Suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, Forcing China to Pay a Massive Indemnity to the Eight-Nation Alliance, Allow Foreign Troops on Chinese Soil, And Punish Officials Who Supported the Boxers, Further Deepening China’s Humiliation and Foreign Control.

The Boxer Protocol (1901): A Humiliation Sandwich with Extra Foreign Pickles 🥒 Welcome, history enthusiasts! Grab your tea (preferably NOT poisoned with anti-foreign sentiment) and settle in. Today, we’re diving…