IGNOU HISTORY NOTES : History Of China and Japan (1840-1949) - Rise of Nationalism

IGNOU HISTORY Study Notes for IAS, UPSC Exams

History Of China and Japan (1840-1949)

Rise of Nationalism

Structure

30.0 Objectives
30.1 Introduction
30.T Background
30.3 Nationalism on the Rise
30.3.1 Resistance to Imperialism
30.3.2 Nationalism and Nation-building
30.3.3 Anti-Manchu Sentiments
.30.4 Nationalism in the Early Post-Revolutionary Period
30.4.1 The Shantung Question and the May Fourth Movement
30.4.2 Intellectual Response and Public Outcry
30.4.3 Warlordiem and Threat to China's Unity
30.4.4 Spill-over effects of Chinese Nationalism
30.5 Let Us Sum Up
30.6 Answers to Check Your Progress Exercises

30.0 OBJECTIVES

After reading this Unit you will be able to explain:

how the spirit of modem nationalism emerged in China,
the components of early twentieth century Chinese nationalism,
the role Japanese imperialism played in invoking a nationalist and patriotic movementin China, and
the fall out of this reinvigorated nationalism.

30.1 INTRODUCTION

This Unit goes on to explain the factors that contributed to the growth of nationalism
in China. We have already discussed in the earlier Blocks how China had suffered at the
hands of imperialist powers. As a consequence there emerged anti-foreign and
anti-Manchu feelings. These subsequently strengthened the nationalist feelings.
Manchu rule was overthrown by the 1911 Revolution. However, the question of foreign
exploitation was still there along with rival factions and power struggles. It was in such
a situation that the nationalist feelings started taking a definite shape and grew stronger.
The discussion in this Unit revolves around these themes.