The M ay Fourth movement refers to which of the following?
A)The establishment of the Republic of China.
B)The nationalist-reformist phase of China's development that began in 1919.
C)The May election of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
D)The proclamation of Yuan Shikai as China's new leader.
E)The idea that reform was the key to Confucian philosophy

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The May Fourth Movement, which began on May 4, 1919, was a cultural and political movement in China that marked a nationalist, anti-imperialist, and reformist period. It was a response to the Treaty of Versailles' decisions, which transferred German concessions in China to Japan, sparking widespread student protests. This movement led to significant changes in Chinese society, including the push for modernization and the rejection of traditional Confucian values in favor of new ideas.

The M Ay Fourth Movement Refers to Which of the Following