Stage One: Pre-Revolution
-Economically weak- the government has deficits and must tax.
The Country is economically weak because of Opium war and the money spent on the failed military. With the western imperialists seeking to exploit China it has clearly weakened the economy. Also many officials are corrupt and as a result China has internal monetary issues which relates back to the weakness of the economy
-Class antagonism exists; there is a conflict between the old regime and new forces
There is clearly an uprising between the modern minds and the old monarchies. There are those who still accept and promote the social inequalities while others are pushing for modernization.
-Government inefficiency; cannot enforce policy
With the western introductions of Opiates and drugs the Chinese officials become corrupt despite warnings of not to touch them. As a result the Chinese monarch government significantly loses power and cannot enforce its policies.
-Inept ruler; often an autocrat with absolute power
The Chinese dynasties all have an emperor who is the sole decision maker.
-Intellectuals begin transferring their loyalty; reformers speak out against the government
Following the humiliating treaty that followed the Boxer rebellion reformers speak out and initially try to help the government
-Symbolic actions - there is a rallying point against the old regime.
Following Sun Yat Sen’s actions along with the help of military general Yuan Shi Kai the Qing dynasty falls
The Country is economically weak because of Opium war and the money spent on the failed military. With the western imperialists seeking to exploit China it has clearly weakened the economy. Also many officials are corrupt and as a result China has internal monetary issues which relates back to the weakness of the economy
-Class antagonism exists; there is a conflict between the old regime and new forces
There is clearly an uprising between the modern minds and the old monarchies. There are those who still accept and promote the social inequalities while others are pushing for modernization.
-Government inefficiency; cannot enforce policy
With the western introductions of Opiates and drugs the Chinese officials become corrupt despite warnings of not to touch them. As a result the Chinese monarch government significantly loses power and cannot enforce its policies.
-Inept ruler; often an autocrat with absolute power
The Chinese dynasties all have an emperor who is the sole decision maker.
-Intellectuals begin transferring their loyalty; reformers speak out against the government
Following the humiliating treaty that followed the Boxer rebellion reformers speak out and initially try to help the government
-Symbolic actions - there is a rallying point against the old regime.
Following Sun Yat Sen’s actions along with the help of military general Yuan Shi Kai the Qing dynasty falls