WWII. (9) War with China.

When did Chiang Kai-shek end his military efforts against the Communists?

• December 1936

• July 1937

• December 1937

• July 1936

How did Chiang Kai-shek respond to clashes between Chinese and Japanese troops?

• By declaring war

• By appeasing Japan

• By seeking international help

• By fortifying the cities

What was Chiang Kai-shek's initial stance towards conflict with Japan?

• He was aggressive

• He sought to avoid it

• He was indifferent

• He encouraged it

What did Chiang Kai-shek establish after ending military efforts against the Communists?

• A peace treaty with Japan

• A new united front against the Japanese

• An alliance with Western powers

• A government in exile

Why did Chiang Kai-shek initially avoid conflict with Japan?

• To focus on economic development

• To deal with the threat from the Communists

• To strengthen ties with Western powers

• To reform the Chinese military

How did Chiang Kai-shek respond to the fall of Nanjing?

• He surrendered

• He moved his government upriver

• He negotiated a ceasefire

• He resigned

What was the strategic importance of Chiang moving his government upriver?

• To gain strategic high ground

• To escape Japanese military advances

• To access better communication lines

• To procure more resources

What was the consequence of Chiang's appeasement policy towards Japan?

• It prevented the war

• It delayed the conflict

• It led to Japanese governance in North China

• It improved Chinese-Japanese relations

Despite defeats, how did the Chinese respond to the Japanese throughout the war?

• They capitulated

• They continued to resist

• They collaborated with Japan

• They sought peace through negotiations

What was the public response in Chinese cities to Japan's southward expansion?

• Indifference

• Support

• Strong protests

• Collaboration