The USSR and China

Cards (23)

  • When did China become a communist state?
    1949
  • What was the state of China before 1945?
    China was in a civil war for almost 25 years
  • Who led the communist forces in China?
    Mao Zedong
  • What was the main challenge to the nationalist government in China?
    Communist forces led by Mao Zedong
  • What was the perception of Chiang Kai-shek's government?
    It was viewed as corrupt and losing support
  • What did the communists want to achieve in China?
    They wanted to modernize the country
  • What significant event occurred on 1st October 1949?
    Mao Zedong announced the People's Republic of China
  • Where did the nationalists flee after their defeat?
    They fled to Taiwan
  • What was China's population in 1949?
    Over 500 million
  • What was the global significance of Mao's victory in 1949?
    China became the most populous communist nation
  • How did Americans react to China's fall to communism?
    They were shocked and felt threatened
  • How did Americans view China before 1949?
    As an ally that shared American values
  • What was Truman's government's stance on Mao's leadership?
    They refused to recognize his leadership
  • Why did Americans feel threatened by Mao's victory?
    It represented the spread of communism
  • Who did Mao admire for their leadership style?
    Stalin
  • What did Mao announce in June 1949?
    He wanted to become an ally of the USSR
  • Why was Stalin hesitant to embrace China?
    He worried China would threaten USSR power
  • How did Stalin recognize Mao in relation to China?
    As the rightful leader of China
  • When was the treaty of friendship signed between China and the USSR?
    February 1950
  • What financial support did the Soviet Union provide to China?
    A loan of $300 million
  • What was the purpose of sending Soviet experts to China?
    To help modernize China
  • What agreement was made regarding defense between China and the USSR?
    To defend each other if attacked by Japan
  • How did the alliance between the USSR and China affect East-West relations?
    It harmed East-West relations