Yuan shikai biography summary graphic organizers

Yuan Shikai () was an important politician and militarist in China's modern history. He had a major influence during the last years of the Qing Dynasty ().

As a relatively young man, Yuan was sent to Korea as supreme adviser on Korean government policies, and after his return he was in charge of training new troops.

He played an important role in promoting modernization and in forcing Emperor Pu Yi's abdication.

Yuan Shikai was elected the first official president of the Republic of China (), and was active in establishing modern industrial, judicial and educational systems as well as unifying the currency. He even tried to restore the monarchy in China, and proclaimed himself the Hongxian Emperor; though in this he failed.

Early Life

On September 16th, , Yuan Shikai was born into an aristocratic family in Yuanzhai village of Henan Province.

Yuan Shikai - Alpha History

He started to learn the Confucian classics at six years of age. In his youth, however, he was more interested in 4. Comparing Revolutions Graphic Organizer.pdf - Course Hero LIQEM