Chinese Civil War and the Establishment of the People's Republic
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What town was captured by Nationalist troops in the attack on the coast of the PRC?

  • Sungmen (correct)
  • Korea
  • Shanghai
  • Taiwan
  • How many communist troops did the Nationalists report to have killed during the attack?

  • No casualties reported
  • Around 3,000
  • Over 2,500 (correct)
  • Less than 1,000
  • What war of words ensued after the attack between the PRC and which other country?

  • Japan
  • Taiwan
  • United States (correct)
  • Korea
  • Who proposed unleashing Nationalist armies against mainland China as a potential action?

    <p>Douglas MacArthur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did President Harry S. Truman refrain from unleashing the Nationalist armies against mainland China?

    <p>He feared escalation into World War III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the military encounter between Nationalist forces and communist forces in Sungmen?

    <p>Nationalist forces were defeated and driven back to Taiwan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Communist officials accuse the United States of following the attack on Sungmen?

    <p>Sending American pilots and advisors to accompany the attackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Gen. Douglas MacArthur suggest the United States take against mainland China after the conflict in Sungmen?

    <p>Unleash the Nationalist armies against mainland China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Harry S. Truman's primary concern that led him to refrain from unleashing the Nationalist armies?

    <p>Fear of initiating World War III.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurred just eight months after the military conflict in Sungmen?

    <p>Meeting between military forces from the PRC and the United States in Korea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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