10 Questions
What town was captured by Nationalist troops in the attack on the coast of the PRC?
Sungmen
How many communist troops did the Nationalists report to have killed during the attack?
Over 2,500
What war of words ensued after the attack between the PRC and which other country?
United States
Who proposed unleashing Nationalist armies against mainland China as a potential action?
Douglas MacArthur
Why did President Harry S. Truman refrain from unleashing the Nationalist armies against mainland China?
He feared escalation into World War III
What was the outcome of the military encounter between Nationalist forces and communist forces in Sungmen?
Nationalist forces were defeated and driven back to Taiwan.
What did the Communist officials accuse the United States of following the attack on Sungmen?
Sending American pilots and advisors to accompany the attackers.
What action did Gen. Douglas MacArthur suggest the United States take against mainland China after the conflict in Sungmen?
Unleash the Nationalist armies against mainland China.
What was President Harry S. Truman's primary concern that led him to refrain from unleashing the Nationalist armies?
Fear of initiating World War III.
What major event occurred just eight months after the military conflict in Sungmen?
Meeting between military forces from the PRC and the United States in Korea.
Test your knowledge on the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China, including key events and prominent figures like Mao Zedong. Learn about the historical conflict between the Nationalist Chinese government and the communist forces.
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