1. Chapter 13 Challenge and Transition in East Asia
Lesson 1
The Decline of the Qing Dynasty

2. Westerners’ Effects on Chinese Economy
• Introduction of modern transportation and communication
• Creation of an export market
• Integration of the Chinese market into the world economy of the 1800s

3. Tai Ping Rebellion Goals
Land ownership
Give land to all peasants.
Hold lands and farms in common.
Personal property
Give up private possessions.
Equally share in money, food, and clothing.
Human rights
Treat women as equal to men.

4. Pressures on the Qing Internal External Corruption
Modern Western influence
Peasant unrest
Trade concessions
Population growth
Opium War
Calls for political reform
Spheres of influence
Tai Ping Rebellion
Advance of imperialism
Boxer Rebellion
Open Door policy
Indemnities

5. Lesson 2 Revolution in China
Chapter 13
Lesson 2
Revolution in China

6. Sun Yat-sen • Revolutionary leader who tried to modernize China
• Developed a three-stage model for changing the government
o Military takeover
o Preparation for democratic rule
o Democracy based on constitution
• Created Nationalist Party from radical groups across China

7. Sun Yat-sen • Advocated “Three People’s Principles” o Nationalism
o Democracy
o People’s livelihood (including redistribution of wealth)
• Inspired revolution of 1911, which resulted in end of Qing dynasty

8. Civil Unrest After the Fall of the Qing
• Nationalists accept General Yuan Shigai as leader of China because he controls the army.
• Yuan resists attempts to move China in democratic direction.
o Dismisses regional governors
o Does not consult parliament
• Nationalists lead unsuccessful revolt against Yuan.
• Yuan dies and is succeeded by one of his officers.
• Warlords seize control in provinces, and central government disintegrates.

9. Lesson 3 The Rise of Modern Japan
Chapter 13
Lesson 3
The Rise of Modern Japan

10. The executive branch was given more power than parliament.
Liberals vs. Progressives During the Meiji Restoration
Liberals
Progressives
Political model
Supreme authority was given to a parliament based on the model of Western liberal democracies.
The executive branch was given more power than parliament.
Political system adopted No
Yes
Outcome —
Most authority was given to the executive branch. The system was democratic in form but authoritarian in practice.

11. Significance of the Russo-Japanese War
• Marked the first victory of an Asian nation over a European power in modern times
• Made Japan one of the world's great powers
• Gave Japan a foothold in Manchuria
• Reinforced Japan as the dominant power in Korea
• Ended Russia’s expansion in East Asia