The Cold War Heats Up Ms. Ha Ch. 18 Section 2 p. 609-615
I. United States A. Halt communism spread 1. Enemies: a. China b. North Korea
II. China 1. Fight off communism 2. U.S. sent aid 1945- 1949 A. Chaing Kai-shek 1. Fight off communism 2. U.S. sent aid 1945- 1949
Chiang Kai-shek
B. Corruption Problem 1. Chiang’s government a. Inefficient b. Corrupt c. Kill opposition d. Harsh on peasants
C. Mao Zedong 1. Communist a. Focus: help peasants b. Education to read & write
Mao Zedong
c. Improved food production d. Worked! e. 1945- N. China f. Communists’ Red Army
III. Civil War A. Nationalists v. Communists 1. Communists win 2. Chiang: fled to Taiwan
3. Zedong established the People’s Republic of China 4. U.S. refuses to acknowledge
IV. Containment Fails A. U.S. is shocked! 1. New focus 2. Korean War