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The Origins of the Civil War, 1936–1946 key terms
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The Origins of the Civil War, 1936–1946
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Guomindang
The Nationalist Party of China, led by Jiang Jieshi, which aimed to unify China and resist foreign influence.
Japanese Expansion
The territorial and military expansion of Japan into China, particularly after the invasion of Manchuria in 1931, which escalated tensions and conflict.
Marxism-Leninism
A political ideology that combines Marx's theories of class struggle with Lenin's ideas on the role of the vanguard party in leading the revolution.
Long March
A strategic retreat by the CCP from 1934 to 1935 to evade the GMD, which became a symbol of communist resilience and determination.
GMD (Guomindang)
The Nationalist Party of China, led by Chiang Kai-shek, which governed China before the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
CCP (Chinese Communist Party)
The ruling party of China since 1949, founded in 1921, which gained prominence during the Sino-Japanese War and the subsequent civil war.
Kuomintang (KMT)
The Nationalist Party of China, led by Chiang Kai-shek, which governed China before the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
People's Liberation Army (PLA)
The armed forces of the Communist Party of China, which played a crucial role in the victory of the Communists during the Civil War.
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