1949 Communist victory parade in fallen Shanghai; Chiang Kai-Shek urges resistance to Communism at a 1955 Taiwan press c

In late May 1949, Shanghai was China's largest city. The Nanking Shanghai campaign had severely weakened the nationalists, costing them 300,000 men and vital equipment. Despite retiring as president, Chiang Kai-shek called for continued resistance, predicting victory within three years. However, within five months, the entire Chinese mainland was overtaken.

What was the significant impact of the Nanking Shanghai campaign on the nationalists?

• It led to the capture of Beijing.

• It resulted in the loss of 300,000 men and valuable equipment.

• It caused a major economic boom.

• It strengthened the nationalist forces.

What did Chiang Kai-shek do after retiring as president of nationalist China?

• He joined the Communist Party.

• He made a dramatic appeal for all-out resistance.

• He left politics entirely.

• He moved to Taiwan.

How long did Chiang Kai-shek predict it would take for his forces to claim victory?

• Five years

• Three years

• Two years

• One year

What was the actual outcome within five months after Chiang Kai-shek's prediction?

• The nationalists formed an alliance with the Communists.

• The nationalists won a decisive battle.

• The entire Chinese mainland was usurped.

• The nationalists regained control of Shanghai.

Which event marked the unexpected rapid change in control of the Chinese mainland?

• The capture of Hong Kong by nationalists.

• The retreat of nationalist forces to Taiwan.

• The usurpation of the Chinese mainland.

• The signing of a peace treaty.