MASS MIGRATION OF CHINA'S CAPITAL

The transcript discusses a series of successes and the chaotic situation in Nanking, where acting President Li Tsung-yen attempts to negotiate peace while bolstering defenses against Communist threats. As the city faces potential invasion, a mass migration southward begins, foreshadowing a significant post-war refugee crisis.

Who was trying to make peace with the Reds in Nanking?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Mao Zedong

• Li Tsung-yen

• Chiang Kai-shek

What action did Li Tsung-yen take to defend the capital?

• He surrendered to the Reds

• He evacuated the city

• He brought in American-trained divisions

• He negotiated with the Communists

What was the main threat to the capital of Nanking?

• Japanese forces

• Communists across the Yangtze

• Internal rebellion

• Economic collapse

What did many of the city's population do in response to the turmoil?

• They joined the military

• They migrated south

• They sought refuge in the north

• They protested in the streets

What potential issue is highlighted due to the mass migration?

• Post-war refugee crisis

• Political instability

• Environmental disaster

• Economic downturn