Following China’s early revolutionary period, two major political groups existed in the country – the nationalists and the communists. Who were the leaders of each party? Explain the parties’ shared goals for China and the goals they disagreed about. Be sure to write your response in four or more complete sentences.
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The nationalist party was led by Chiang Kai-shek, while the communist party was led by Mao Zedong. Both parties shared the goal of unifying China and modernizing the country. They also wanted to bring an end to foreign interference in China's affairs. However, they disagreed on the methods to achieve these goals. Nationalists favored a capitalist economy and a centralized government, while communists called for a socialist economy and a decentralized government based on rural collectivism. Ultimately, the disagreement between the two parties led to a civil war that lasted for several years and ended with the communist party gaining control of China.