The May Fourth Movement that took place in 1919 was a student-led protest movement in China against the government's weak response to the Treaty of Versailles, which allowed Japan to gain control over former German territories in China. The movement aimed to promote nationalism, cultural reform, and social progress. Students and intellectuals called for political and social change, rejecting traditional Confucian values and promoting democracy and science. The May Fourth Movement is best described as a significant cultural and political movement that laid the foundation for the Chinese Communist Party and had a lasting impact on Chinese society.
