Chinese Civil War
Background: Pre WWII
China’s long-lasting monarchy ended when the Revolution of 1911 created a republic.
China is mostly agricultural, but coastal cities developed industry and overseas trade.
The cities were largely influenced by Westerners.
Nationalists vs. Communists
Tensions & violence grew between the Nationalists & the Communists.
<<Nationalist Leader: Chiang Kai-shek <<
Western Educated
Largely supported by urban industrialists
[[Communist Leader: Mao Zedong [[
Founder of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Largely supported by the peasant majority
WWII
Nationalists and Communists put aside their differences to fight against Japan.
Japan invaded from Manchuria
China was part of the Allied Powers.
The Chinese Revolution
Once Japan was defeated, war between the Nationalists & Communists resumed.
US sent the Nationalist government $2 Billion
Communists overtook the capital Beijing
Chiang fled to Taiwan
Mao established the People’s Republic of China, signed a treaty of friendship with the USSR
Two Chinas?
The US recognized Nationalist China as the true government of China
The US vetoed representatives from Communist China from the UN Security Council.
The Soviet Union walks out of the UN in protest.
The US encouraged quick recovery of Japan to help contain the spread of Communism.
Chinese Civil War
Background: Pre WWII
China’s long-lasting monarchy ended when the Revolution of 1911 created a republic.
China is mostly agricultural, but coastal cities developed industry and overseas trade.
The cities were largely influenced by Westerners.
Nationalists vs. Communists
Tensions & violence grew between the Nationalists & the Communists.
<<Nationalist Leader: Chiang Kai-shek <<
Western Educated
Largely supported by urban industrialists
[[Communist Leader: Mao Zedong [[
Founder of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Largely supported by the peasant majority
WWII
Nationalists and Communists put aside their differences to fight against Japan.
Japan invaded from Manchuria
China was part of the Allied Powers.
The Chinese Revolution
Once Japan was defeated, war between the Nationalists & Communists resumed.
US sent the Nationalist government $2 Billion
Communists overtook the capital Beijing
Chiang fled to Taiwan
Mao established the People’s Republic of China, signed a treaty of friendship with the USSR
Two Chinas?
The US recognized Nationalist China as the true government of China
The US vetoed representatives from Communist China from the UN Security Council.
The Soviet Union walks out of the UN in protest.
The US encouraged quick recovery of Japan to help contain the spread of Communism.