Refugees, evacuated from Tachen Islands after bombing by China, arrive at their new homes in Taiwan

Refugees from the Tashan Islands were evacuated to Formosa by the U.S. 7th Fleet, escaping the threat of communist guns. On Formosa, they received aid from various organizations to build new homes and communities. Eighteen thousand people are now establishing cooperatives and shops, finding a promising future on the Nationalist stronghold of Formosa.

What was the primary reason for evacuating refugees from the Tashan Islands?

• To escape natural disasters

• To join family members in Formosa

• To avoid the threat of communist guns

• To find better job opportunities

How far is Formosa from the mainland, where the communist guns were located?

• 230 miles

• 15 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

Which organizations were involved in assisting the refugees in their resettlement?

• International Red Cross

• World Health Organization

• Nationalist Department of Social Affairs and Free China Relief Association

• United Nations

What types of new communities did the refugees establish on Formosa?

• Tourist resorts

• Educational institutions

• Farm and fish cooperatives, handicraft shops

• Industrial factories

What was the military consideration regarding the Tashan Islands?

• They were a strategic advantage

• They were considered a liability

• They were neutral territory

• They were heavily fortified