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The Sino-Japanese war: the Xi'an incident and the Second United Front; political and military co-operation and division in war; the impact of war on China, Jiang Jieshi and the GMD, Mao and the CCP.
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The Origins of the Civil War, 1936–1946
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The Origins of the Civil War, 1936–1946
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The Sino-Japanese war: the Xi'an incident and the Second United Front; political and military co-operation and division in war; the impact of war on China, Jiang Jieshi and the GMD, Mao and the CCP
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What event marked the beginning of the Second United Front between the GMD and CCP?
Direct answer
The Xi'an Incident in December 1936 was a pivotal moment that led to the formation of the Second United Front between the GMD (Nationalist Party) and the CCP (Chinese Communist Party).
Key terms
- 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.
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Confusing the GMD and CCP roles: Clarify that the GMD was the official government and focused on conventional military strategies, while the CCP employed guerrilla tactics and gained popular support.
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