Harry Truman Asian Policies 1945 - 1953 Flashcards
Why did Japanese surrender during Truman?
When the 2nd atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
When and who announced Japanese surrender during Truman?
August 1945 by Emperor Hirohito
How many troops did Truman send to Japan?
350,000
Who did Truman give dictatorial power to transform Japan into a modern democracy?
George Marshall
When was Mao Zedong victory in China during Truman?
1949
What did the Korean War cause Japan to become during Truman?
Utility base for US operations
Who met for post-war peace talks in Asia during Truman?
Jiang Jieshi and Mao Zedong
Who helped peace talks in Asia during Truman?
George Marshall
Why did the peace talks fail in Asia during Truman?
Tensions led to civil war in China
When did the civil war in China start during Truman?
1946
What did Truman give to nationalist China during the civil war?
Financial aid of $2 billion
Was Trumans financial aid to Nationalist China sufficient?
No
Where did Jieshi and Nationalist flee to after civil war during Truman?
Taiwan
When the People’s Republic of China created during Truman?
October 1949
How did Truman view Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh?
Stalin’s puppets
