1949-1955: The USA's policy towards China and Taiwan

Question 1

When was the Chinese Civil War

Answer 1

1927-1932 and 1933-1937
Between Communist and Nationalists

Question 2

Outcome of the Chinese Civil War

Answer 2

Communist victorious in 1949
Nationalist retreat to Taiwan

Question 3

What was China relation with the USSR

Answer 3

Both Communist so led to 1950 Treaty of Friendship
Though treaty would not last as policies like peaceful co-existence led to the split
1960 was end of economic aid
Sino-Soviet split public in 1961

Question 4

China relation with Korea

Answer 4

Aided North Korea in the Korean War (1950-1953)

Question 5

China relation with Vietnam

Answer 5

Supported North Vietnam and aided Viet Cong during Vietnam War (1959-1975)

Question 6

Why were the Communists successful in China

Answer 6

Communists helped raise production and standards of living.
The Chinese peasants also preferred the Communist party with the KMT being corrupt

Question 7

Why was China seen as significant

Answer 7

To the US politicians they viewed themselves as a guardian for China and with that failure Communism grew more powerful.
Threat of domino theory

Question 8

What was Mao’s primary concern

Answer 8

The USA would support Chiang Kai Shek in Taiwan as it would undermine the idea of a unified Communist China.