This Day in History Entry #192

October 10th, 2012 by Wordsman

Once the Boxers were done landing blows
To pay debts, the Qing Empire chose
To take over the rail
A plan destined to fail
When Wuchang hurled some very strong “Noes”

Event: The Wuchang Uprising, catalyst of the revolution that would end the Qing Dynasty and establish the Republic of China
Year: 1911
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuchang_Uprising