The May 14th Movement refers to a significant student-led protest that took place in China in 1919. It emerged in response to the Treaty of Versailles, which transferred German concessions in Shandong to Japan, igniting widespread anger among Chinese citizens. The movement aimed to promote national sovereignty and cultural pride, as well as to oppose foreign imperialism. The protests began on May 4, 1919, when students in Beijing organized demonstrations, calling for political reform and the rejection of the treaty. The movement quickly gained momentum, inspiring similar protests across the country and leading to a broader push for modernization and reform in China.