China Flashcards
What had happened in China in the 20s?
China had been engaged in a civil war of those who supported the Chinese government and the communists who were led by Mao.
However attention was focused on Europe during the 30s and 40s and the progress of communism under Mao had been neglected.
What parties met in 1945 and what did they agree?
In1945 the leaders of the Nationalist and communist parties, Chiang and Mao, met for a series of talks on the formation of post war government. Both agreed on the importance of democracy, a unified military and equality for all Chinese political parties.
However what happened in1946 China between the 2 leaders?
By 196despite the best efforts of general Marshall the two sides were fighting a civil war.
As the civil war gained strength, a communist victory seemed more and more likely. Although the communists did not hold any major cities after WW2 they had strong support, superior military organisation and morale and large stocks of weapons seized from Japanese supplies.
What did the Republic of China do in 1947?
Early 1947, the ROC Government was already looking to retreat.
Despite this, the USA continued to supply the Nationalists with military and financial aid as no one wanted to blame for the loss of China to communism.
When was the establishment of the PRC (a communist China)?
In October 1949 after a string of military victories, Mao proclaimed the established of the PRC.
How did the Soviet Union help China?
It was correctly presumed that the USSR would help its new communist neighbour.in February 1950, the Soviet Union and communists China agreed the treaty of friendship, alliance and mutual assistance. Mao visited the USSR to sign the treaty, pj elf only two times he left China.
How did America react to China receiving help from the USSR?
The fear of communism expansion had never reached such a high in America. The policy of containment had failed.
Why did the China turn to the USSR for support?
- USSR was the first communist state so he looked at their communist model for guidance
- he looked to Stalin for economic aid, which he gave
- he signed ‘treaty of friendship’ so soviets would send experts, aid and loans to improve Chinese economy
- Mao was fearful of USA as he believed they might attempt a military invasion, he believed with soviets support they could be deterred.
