Question

What led to May Fourth Movement?

Answer 1

Chinese Premier Duan Qirui's signing of the secret Sino-Japanese Joint Defence Agreement in 1918 enraged the Chinese public when it was leaked to the press, and sparked a student protest movement that laid the groundwork for the May Fourth Movement.

Answer 2

this movement sprang from the disillusionment with traditional Chinese culture following the failure of the Chinese Republic to address China's problems. Led by Scholars like Chen Duxiu, the movement created a desire for change across China