Why did the Wuchang uprising spread to other Chinese provinces?

The Wuchang uprising, which began on October 10, 1911, served as the catalyst for the Chinese Revolution that ultimately overthrew the Qing dynasty.123

Following the successful mutiny and the capture of the Wuchang mint and arsenal by revolutionary-army officers, the momentum of the revolt spread rapidly across the country. As news of the uprising traveled, city after city declared their opposition to the Qing government. This rapid expansion was facilitated by a widespread climate of dissatisfaction with the imperial court, which had been weakened by ineffective leadership, failed attempts to modernize, and the controversial nationalization of railways that had incensed local gentry and merchants.3412

By the end of 1911, 14 provinces had declared against the Qing leadership. The revolutionary forces, bolstered by sympathizers among the imperial troops, were able to organize effectively, leading to the capture of Nanjing and the establishment of a provisional republican government, which eventually saw Sun Yat-sen elected as the first provisional president.34