Ch 4: China KQ3 1930–45

Key Question 3: Why did the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) gain support up to 1945?

• Due to its promises of land reform and social equality

• Because of its military strength and strategic alliances

• Owing to its effective propaganda and leadership

• As a result of its economic policies and industrial growth

What were the Challenges of Mao Zedong of the CCP?

• Economic reforms

• Military expansion

• Cultural Revolution

• Foreign relations

Mao Zedong was able to take control of the CCP by:

• forming strategic alliances and military tactics during the Chinese Civil War

• being appointed by the Soviet Union as the leader of the CCP

• winning a democratic election within the CCP

• inheriting leadership from his predecessor

The Japanese attack on Manchuria in the early 1930s led to:

• Strengthened China's military power

• Increased China's economic growth

• Weakened China's control over its territories

• Improved diplomatic relations between China and Japan

The 2nd Sino Japanese War of 1937 had a significant impact on China. What was one of the major consequences?

• Strengthened China's military power

• Led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty

• Caused widespread destruction and loss of life

• Resulted in China's economic boom

Summarize the impact of the Sino-Japanese War on the strength of Mao and the CCP.

• The war weakened Mao and the CCP significantly.

• The war had no impact on Mao and the CCP.

• The war strengthened Mao and the CCP by increasing their influence and support.

• The war led to the downfall of Mao and the CCP.

The lack of promised reforms contributed to the unpopularity of Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang because:

• It led to economic instability.

• It caused loss of public trust.

• It resulted in military defeats.

• It encouraged foreign intervention.

The war tactics by the KMT contributed to their unpopularity in China because:

• they were highly effective and popular among the people

• they were seen as oppressive and led to significant civilian casualties

• they were innovative and led to quick victories

• they were supported by foreign powers

The issues faced by China in the post-war period that led to the unpopularity of Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang were:

• Economic instability and corruption

• Military victories and economic growth

• Strong alliances with Western countries

• Rapid industrialization and modernization

In what year did China become a Communist nation?

• 1949

• 1950

• 1948

• 1951