Civil war rages in China

The Long March

Civil War Suspended

The long march of the Chinese communities from the south of China to the caves of Shaanxi in the north is a remarkable story.

1931 --> Chinese vs Chinese

Japan watched the power struggles with rising intrest.

They also took advantage of China's weaking situation.

The march covered 6,000 miles about the distance from New York to san francisco and back

Northeast China industrialized

1937, Japanese launched an all-out invasion of China

Thousands of people of people killed

Many starved

1938, Japan gain controlled of a large part of China.

They covered the land of the swampland

the communists crossed 18 mountains ranges and 24 rivers

Civil war ended: Nationalists and Communists temporarily united to fight the Japanese.

What do you think is meant by the phrase swimming in the peasant sea?

"Three Principles of the People”—nationalism, democracy, and people’s livelihood.

His tactic was to take his revolution to the countryside

Why did Japan want China's land?

Conflict