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