1. The Cold War Heats Up
Ms. Ha
Ch. 18 Section 2 p

2. I. United States A. Halt communism spread 1. Enemies: a. China
b. North Korea

3. 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

4. Chiang Kai-shek

5. B. Corruption Problem
1. Chiang’s government
a. Inefficient
b. Corrupt
c. Kill opposition
d. Harsh on peasants

6. C. Mao Zedong 1. Communist a. Focus: help peasants
b. Education to read & write

7. Mao Zedong

8. c. Improved food production
d. Worked!
e N. China
f. Communists’ Red Army

9. III. Civil War
A. Nationalists v.
Communists
1. Communists win
2. Chiang: fled to Taiwan

10. 3. Zedong established the
People’s Republic of China
4. U.S. refuses to acknowledge

11. IV. Containment Fails
A. U.S. is shocked!
1. New focus
2. Korean War