The Civil War (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which years did the Chinese Civil War last?
Which years did the Chinese Civil War last?
1945-1949
How many GMD troops did the USA fly into Manchuria by November 1945?
How many GMD troops did the USA fly into Manchuria by November 1945?
110,000 troops
By May 1947, how much of Manchuria did the GMD control?
By May 1947, how much of Manchuria did the GMD control?
All cities except one in the north
Why was Manchuria strategically important in the Civil War?
Why was Manchuria strategically important in the Civil War?
Industrial wealth & Japanese equipment
How many peasants joined the PLA by October 1948?
How many peasants joined the PLA by October 1948?
1.6 million peasants
What proportion of GMD military strength was lost in Manchuria?
What proportion of GMD military strength was lost in Manchuria?
One-third of total strength
When did the Huai-Hai Campaign take place?
When did the Huai-Hai Campaign take place?
Nov 1948 to Jan 1949
Besides 600,000 guerrilla fighters, how many peasants supported the PLA at Huai-Hai?
Besides 600,000 guerrilla fighters, how many peasants supported the PLA at Huai-Hai?
One million peasants
How many troops had the GMD lost by January 1949 after Huai-Hai?
How many troops had the GMD lost by January 1949 after Huai-Hai?
500,000 troops
What policy gave the CCP strong peasant support during the Civil War?
What policy gave the CCP strong peasant support during the Civil War?
Land reform giving land ownership
How did Mao's leadership differ from Chiang's regarding military setbacks?
How did Mao's leadership differ from Chiang's regarding military setbacks?
Mao ordered strategic retreats
What military tactics did the CCP use to combat larger GMD armies?
What military tactics did the CCP use to combat larger GMD armies?
Guerrilla warfare tactics