Early in the 20^th Century, China Took a Major Step

question 26

Multiple Choice

Early in the 20^th century, China took a major step forward when

• A) it took back land taken from it by Japan in the Sino-Japanese War.
• B) it did away with the Confucian examinations for public office, opening participation to more Chinese from different classes.
• C) the citizenry began to back Sun Yat-sen in his attempt to overthrow the Empress.
• D) the New China Movement was crushed.
• E) reforms along the line of those implemented were halted.

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