1. The Sino-Japanese War 1937-1945 Focus Questions To what extent did the war with Japan weaken the GMD and the regime of Chiang Kai Shek? In what ways did the war between China and Japan strengthen the CCP?

2. 1931-1936 Recap What do the following images tell us about the conflict so far? The Treaty of Tanggu 1933

3. Situation in 1936 Japan De-militarised zone CCP Base

4. December 1936 – The Second United Front

5. To what extent did the war with Japan weaken the GMD and the regime of Chiang Kai Shek? WeakenStrengthen

6. Going into more depth Describe what happened Give evidence to show how it weakened or strengthened the GMD regime/ Chiang Kai Shek. Was this episode better for China or Japan? Why?

7. Key Questions Why did China win this war in 1945? What was the experience of war for China? What was the role of the GMD and CCP during the war? What effect did the war have on the fortunes of the GMD and CCP? How and why did Mao take total control of the CCP during this period?