Why is the Revolution of 1911 a great event in the history of China?

The Revolution of 1911 was the first historic change in China society in the 20th century, which was of epoch-making significance in the modern history of China.

First of all, this reform destroyed the decadent rule of the Qing government and ended the autocratic monarchy system that lasted for more than 2,000 years, and lifting the shackles of autocracy is the premise of economic and social development. In this sense, the Revolution of 1911 was an important step in the process of China's modernization.

Secondly, the Revolution of 1911 is a far-reaching enlightenment trend of thought. Although the existence of * * * and the system is short-lived, the concept of * * * and has gradually penetrated people's hearts, and people realize that the emperor is not eternal. It is undoubtedly a great progress to replace the Qing Empire with the Republic of China. In this way, Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself later, and zhang xun restoration could only end in failure.

Third, the Revolution of 1911 promoted "industrialism". People realize that industrialization is a necessary condition for a country to be rich and strong. In the cradle of * * * and China, there has indeed been an upsurge in setting up industries. In addition, the Revolution of 1911 impacted the existing social order and opened the way for later changes.

The Revolution of 1911 did not directly promote the development of capitalism, but the greatest achievement was to overthrow the rule of the feudal dynasty and establish a new system that was more in line with the development of the times. Although it has the nature of bourgeois democratic revolution, its influence is to break the old and establish the new. The greatest influence of the Revolution of 1911 on China's social modernization was the establishment of the Republic of China.