The political climate of China was in turmoil from 1911 to 1949. The imperial dynasty was facing a decline and these political upheavals eventually led to the Chinese Revolution.
China suffered around 285 uprisings and rebellions during this period, the majority of which were sparked by peasants. In October 1911, a group of revolutionaries in southern China led a successful revolt against the Qing Dynasty under the leadership of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and General Chiang-Kai-shek. This was the first modern revolution staged in China. The revolt put an end to the long-lasting imperial system and established the Republic of China in its place.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the mastermind behind the Revolution of 1911, formed the Tongmenghui. Tongmenghui was the first modern revolutionary secret society in China. It infiltrated the armies of the Qing dynasty and converted many of the soldiers. Many revolutionaries joined the Qing army and maintained a low profile, helping the others to get in.
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