The Long March was a military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China, the forerunner of the People’s Liberation Army, to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang (KMT or Chinese Nationalist Party) army.
Q. Why is the long march significant to Chinese history?
Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the Long March has been glorified as an example of the Communist Party’s strength and resilience. The Long March solidified Mao’s status as the undisputed leader of the CPC, though he did not officially become party chairman until 1943.
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- Q. Why is the long march significant to Chinese history?
- Q. What was the reason of the Long March?
- Q. How did the Communists benefit from the long march quizlet?
- Q. What were the causes and results of the Boxer Rebellion in China?
- Q. What was the main purpose of the Boxer Rebellion?
- Q. What did the US open door policy in China do for the United States quizlet?
Q. What was the reason of the Long March?
The Long March was a retreat tactic to move 85,000 Communists troops over 4,000 miles to escape Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces during the Chinese civil war from 1934 to 1935.
Q. How did the Communists benefit from the long march quizlet?
How did the Communists benefit from the Long March? They were able to confiscate property and weapons, as well as recruit peasants to join their army.
Q. What were the causes and results of the Boxer Rebellion in China?
The Boxer Rebellion was caused by the following factors: Western Powers: The Opium War (1839-1842) forced China to grant commercial concessions at first to Great Britain and then to other countries opening China to foreign trade. The industries and commerce in China were destroyed by the inflow of cheap foreign goods.
Q. What was the main purpose of the Boxer Rebellion?
What was the PRIMARY objective of the Boxer Rebellion? To rid China of foreign influence.
Q. What did the US open door policy in China do for the United States quizlet?
1. Open door policy happened at the same time when the U.S. Government was closing the door on Chinese immigration to the United States- This effectively stifled opportunities for Chinese merchants and workers in the United States.
