White Terror of Taiwan - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses Taiwan's martial law period, which lasted from the Chinese civil war until the late 1980s. It highlights the February 28th incident in 1947, where a crackdown by the KMT led to the White Terror period. The fear of communism was prevalent, with the 27th brigade posing a threat. The Taiwan Strait crises almost led to US-China conflict. Incidents in the late 1980s, including the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, contributed to the lifting of martial law.

What event led to the imposition of martial law in Taiwan in 1947?

• The White Terror

• The February 28th incident

• The Taiwan Strait crisis

• The Communist uprising

What was the primary reason for the White Terror period in Taiwan?

• To promote economic growth

• To stop communist spies and agitators

• To improve relations with China

• To establish a democratic government

What was the 27th brigade known for during the early days of martial law in Taiwan?

• Being a well-trained Communist guerrilla force

• Promoting peace and democracy

• Supporting the KMT government

• Engaging in trade with the US

What unique tactic did the Chinese use during the second Taiwan Strait crisis?

• Building a naval blockade

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Launching a full-scale invasion

• Shelling the island with propaganda leaflets

What event in 1987 contributed to the lifting of martial law in Taiwan?

• The signing of a peace treaty with China

• The election of a new government

• The massacre of Vietnamese refugees

• The execution of Chinese mainlanders