Changes And Continuities In China 1900-1950

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Throughout, 1900- 1950 there were a number of changes and continuities in China. From the fall of the dynasties to the rise of the Communist Party, these changes shaped China’s government and society. Although, many political changes were made multiple continuities were held constant such as, consistent rebellions and the lack of democracy. From the time periods of 1900- 1950 changes like the emerge of the Communist Party and the end of the Qing Dynasty greatly affected China’s further construction of their government. Before, the rise of the Communist Party, China depended on the Dynastic cycle for centuries to govern. The cycle was used as a tool to replace failing dynasties with new families. As a result, of the decline of the Qing Dynasty

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