Chinese National Revolutionary Army troops fight for Suchow in 1948; Mao Tse-Tung with journalists in Yenan in 1946

The transcript describes the surrender of Canton, the third largest city in China, marking the near end of a bitter struggle. The nationalists retreated across the Formosa Strait to safeguard their government. On September 21st, 1949, the People's Republic was proclaimed in Peking, signifying the communist takeover of China.

Which city, the third largest in China, was surrendered during the conflict?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Nanjing

• Canton

What action did the nationalists take as the struggle neared its end?

• They fled across the Formosa Strait

• They launched a counterattack

• They sought international aid

• They surrendered to the communists

What was the primary reason for the nationalists' retreat?

• To regroup and plan a new strategy

• To protect their remaining government

• To negotiate peace with the communists

• To join forces with foreign allies

On what date was the People's Republic proclaimed in Peking?

• October 1st, 1949

• July 4th, 1949

• August 15th, 1949

• September 21st, 1949

What significant event occurred in Peking in 1949?

• The surrender of the nationalists

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The proclamation of the People's Republic

• The beginning of a new civil war