Late+1940s+in+China+(Act+Three)

· From 1945-1949, the Chinese Civil War occurred: Chiang’s Nationalists vs. Mao’s Communists. However, Mao had better trained troops and more support from the peasants; therefore, he ultimately won the war. · Mao was also seen somewhat as the defender of China: his forces had defended the Chinese against the Japanese during World War II, and he was less associated with the Americans than was Chiang. · Despite Little Tang and Little Pockface’s reverent attitudes towards the Americans, many people resented the Nationalist party for their support of the Americans. This resentment was exacerbated by the fact that former Nationalist economic policies had left the government corrupt and caused extensive economic hardship.
 * China in the Late 1940s (After World War II): **


 * The hardships experienced during the war including a series of blockades etc. resulted in varied fortunes for the traditionally dormant proletariat. They began a series of intellectual uprisings and strikes in factories (proletariat).
 * On October 1, 1949 the People’s Republic of China was established—this resulted in Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalists’ move to Taiwan in an attempt to maintain their resistance.

From left to right: US diplomat Patrick J. Hurley, Chiang Ching-kuo, Chiang Kai-shek, Chang Ch'ün, Wang Shi Jie, Mao Zedong

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