At the turn of the twentieth century, China faced several big challenges. European countries, such as Great Britain, were eager
to in China. Meanwhile, the power of the imperial dynasty had grown too to deal with this outside threat. Revolutionary groups inside China wanted more economic and political freedom for Chinese people. In 1911, these groups to overthrow the emperor and establish a republic.
The last Chinese emperor had six years old when the Revolution came to overthrow him. Until that moment, China had been ruled by the Qing Dynasty since the 17th century, but it was clear that they didn't make a good government. The lack of development and the failed treats with foreign countries brought disgrace and death to China, a good example is the Opium War whose the Quing Dynasty was not ready to confront. Then, the revolutionaries decided to overthrow this kind of government (the Monarchie) and put a Republic instead.
Caroline is likely asking for capital. Capital is defined as
having anything of which enhances the person’s power in regards to performing
economically in a useful or productive work. It is also referred to as a
financial value and tangible factors in producing machinery or equipment.
