COLD WAR Flashcards
1
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The primary themes in the Chinese Civil War were
A
Decolonization and nationalism
2
Q
What led to the Chinese civil war?
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- 1912 Qing dynasty fell (European imperialism. Opium wars, treaty of nanjing, sino Japanese warm boxer rebellion)
- CHINESE NATIONALISN
3
Q
How did the treaty of Nanking lead to the fall of the Qing Dynasty?
A
It let imperial powers take over parts of China. Frustrated chines because their own nation wasn’t controlling the country
4
Q
Who was Sun Yet Sen?
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He grew up western (Hawaii), wanted to westernize China and start a republic.
When the Qing dynasty fell, he was made leader of KMT(republic)
5
Q
When did the Qing dynasty officially end?
A
Oct 1911 the Wuchang Uprising BC of an anti government plot
6
Q
What did Sat Yet Sen’s death have on China?
A
Uh everything went to shit and the alliance between the KMT and CCP FELL :(
7
Q
What was the KMT? Who led it?
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- created by Sun yet sen
- wanted democracy
- anti communist, instead capitalist
- with the U.S.
- WEALTHY CHINESE
c led by Chiang Kai Shek
8
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Who led the CCP? What was it?
A
- Communist
- supported by peasants (they wanted property)
- w/ USSR
- Led by Mao Zedong
