Chinese History: Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Zedong Era

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Who united most of China in 1928?

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Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek (Jiang Jieshi) united most of China in 1928 after defeating local warlords.

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What was the Long March?

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The Long March (1934-1937) was a retreat by Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communists to northwestern China.

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When did Japan invade China, and what was the response?

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Japan invaded China in 1937, leading Nationalist and Communist forces to cooperate in defeating the Japanese.

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What happened after Japan was defeated in 1945?

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After Japan's defeat in 1945, fighting resumed between the Nationalists and Communists in China.

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How did the Soviets assist the Chinese Communists?

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The Soviets helped the Chinese Communists, who gained control over most of the countryside and won peasant support through land-reform programs.

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What happened in 1949 in China?

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In 1949, Mao Zedong and the Communists drove Chiang Kai-Shek and the Nationalists out of mainland China, leading Chiang to retreat to Taiwan.

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What changes did Mao Zedong introduce in China?

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Mao Zedong brought all aspects of life under Communist Party control, emphasizing the role of the peasantry and introducing land reforms.

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How were capitalists treated under Mao's regime?

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Capitalists, including landowners and factory-owners, were considered exploiters, and at least one million were killed.

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What was the impact on education and media under Mao?

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Communist beliefs became mandatory in education, and media like newspapers, art, and books were controlled to promote Communism.

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How did Mao's policies affect family authority?

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Family authority was replaced by Communist Party authority, with children taught to obey the state, and ancestor worship was forbidden.