Communist Victory in China Flashcards
Who were the Nationalists?
The Nationalists were a Chinese revolutionary party founded in the early 20th century. Their concept is based on “ the Three People’s Principles”; Socialism, Democracy, and National Regeneration.
What was the Chinese Communist Party?
The party was formed in 1921 and was committed to Marxist Revolution in China.
What were the “Unequal Treaties”?
Treaties that were forced on China in the 19th century, that forced China to trade on Western terms, as well as surrender territory.
What type of government was China under before the revolution?
An imperial and hierarchal structure based on conservatism.
What two parties set up a republic after the fall of the Quing Dynasty?
The Nationalists, and the Chinese Communist Party.
What does the term “White Terror” refer to?
The term refers to a great culling of Communists by Nationalists.
What event in 1931 turned the tables over on the Nationalist?
The invasion of Manchuria, as the Nationalists had underestimated the Japanese threat.
The form of active resistance that followed 1931 was lead by which man?
Mao
What event happened in 1937?
The Japanese successfully invade China.
What event transpires in 1945?
Japan loses control over China, and the two parties begin a truce in the leading of China.
Once the civil war breaks out, what course of action does America take?
America begins to provide the Nationalists with military and financial aid.
What does Truman eventually decide after the aid he has offered?
To stop “helping” or “intervening” in China.
What fatal blow leads the Nationalists to flee to Taiwan ?
A series of defeats from Mao’s army.
