1. Rise of national identity in China
The Years 1911 to 1927 saw several key developments in China: the failed attempt of an imperial general, Yuan Shikai, to bring back the Imperial throne, a period of chaos during which Warlords held sway, the emergence of the GMD as a force which could take power and the development of a new party – the Chinese Communist Party.Guiding Questions:Why did Yuan Shikai take over as provisional President of China?