Reunification of China - 3 Minute History

The video covers the chaotic Warlord Era in China, highlighting the rise of the Kuomintang (KMT) under Sun Yat-sen and later Chiang Kai-shek. It discusses the Northern Expedition aimed at unifying China, the subsequent civil war with the Communists, and the tensions with Japan. The narrative includes the Central Plains War, regional conflicts like the Sino-Tibetan War, and the challenges faced by Chiang's government, including economic struggles and internal dissension.

Who initially led the KMT and formed an alliance with the Chinese Communist Party?

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Sun Yat-sen

• Wang Jingwei

• Tongji Yao

What was the primary goal of Chiang Kai-shek's Northern Expedition?

• To establish a communist government

• To support the warlords

• To remove foreign influence and unify China

• To ally with Japan

Which event marked the beginning of the Chinese Civil War?

• The purge of communists from the KMT

• The Northern Expedition

• The Central Plains War

• The capture of Beijing

What was the outcome of the Central Plains War for Chiang Kai-shek?

• He resigned from leadership

• He formed an alliance with Japan

• He solidified his power despite heavy losses

• He was defeated and exiled

What action did Japan take in 1931 that escalated tensions in the region?

• Signed a peace treaty with China

• Invaded Manchuria

• Supported the KMT

• Allied with the Soviet Union