The White Terror Flashcards
What event on the 1st January 1927 lessened Chiang Kai-shek’s power? (3 pt)
Comintern advisor Borodin relocating the GMD to Wuhan and establishing this as the new seat of government.
The Nationalist Government tried to lessen Chiang’s authority by revoking powers given to him at the beginning of the Northern expedition
Chiang was made answerable to the GMD’s left faction leaders
Why was Chiang concerned about the CCP in March 1927? (2 pt)
Communist-led workers unions formed militias and staged strikes which paralysed the city in order for the Nationalists to advance without much resistance on the 18th March.
Chiang believed this showed the power of the CCP, making them dangerous.
Who did Chiang call on to get rid of the “communist problem”?
The Green Gang led by Big Ears Du- in return for immunity from the law and exclusive rights to sell opium
What is the significance of early April 1927 in GMD CCP relations?
Wang Jingwei and Chen Duxiu issued a joint statement reaffirming their relationship between the CCP and GMD
When was the Shanghai Massacre?
12th April 1927
How many Communists and Unionists were killed during the Shanghai Massacre in Shanghai?
5 000-10 000
How many Communists and Unionists were killed during the Shanghai Massacre overall?
Hundreds of thousands
When was Chiang exiled from the GMD?
17th April 1927- he created his own government in Nanjing
Did the CCP cut all ties with the GMD?
They continued to work with the GMD under Wang Jingwei until 15th July when the GMD left expelled CCP and Comintern representatives from its government.
When did the Wuhan GMD government dissolve and join the Nanjing GMD government?
December 1927
When did the Northern expedition resume?
When Chiang came back to the GMD government as Commander-in-chief of the army 1st January 1928
When did nationalist troops take Beijing?
June 1928
When was Chiang Kai-shek elected chairman of the Nationalist Government?
10th October 1928
Ultimately, what was the result of the White Terror? (4 pt)
- GMD government recognised by world powers
- China was under the first unified government since the death of Yuan Shikai
- Chiang Kai-shek had enormous power and prestige
- Beginning of the Nationalist Decade
