1912 Chinese Revolution

The 1912 Chinese Revolution, also known as the Xinhai Revolution, was a movement that ended over two thousand years of imperial rule and led to the establishment of the Republic of China. It was driven by dissatisfaction with the Qing Dynasty’s corruption, military weakness, and inability to modernize China. Revolutionary leaders, inspired by ideas of nationalism and democracy, united to overthrow the monarchy. The revolution culminated in the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, and the founding of a republic, marking a major shift toward modern political systems and national identity in China.