International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond
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Chapter 9
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September 27, 2024
1.
How did the Cold War differ in Asia compared to Europe?
Asia had two “hot wars”
Unstable new states created in Asia contributed to turmoil
only Asian states were able to avoid aligning with Cold War blocs by staking a position of neutrality
A and B
None
2.
How was Indian independence significant for Asia?
Partition into Pakistan and India led to each state aligning firmly with east and west blocs, respectively
Nehru proved an eloquent spokesman for anti-colonial movement
Independence spurred CCP to renew Civil War in China
India proved vital to foundation of SEATO
None
3.
Which of the following states fought protracted wars for liberation following 1945?
Vietnam
Indonesia
Phlippines
A and B
None
4.
Which of the statements best describes post-1945 conflict in Southeast Asia
Britain had hoped for regional stability to redress trade imbalance with the US
The US opposed efforts by the Netherlands to retain control of Indonesia
The US supported efforts by France to retain control of Indochina
All of the above
None
5.
Why did the fragile peace in China break down in 1946?
US-Soviet hostility led Jiang to seek US support for war
The Soviet Union refused to evacuate Manchuria, seeking resources for reconstruction
Unequivocal Soviet support for the CCP led Mao to attack
US officials perceived China as an economic powerhouse, sending advisors to assist GMD.
None
6.
Why did the position of the GMD decline relative to the CCP between 1937 and 1946?
CCP tactic of “protrated war” focused on conventional blitzkrieg warfare
CCP rigorously maintained land reform goals to win over landless peasants
GMD lost its wealthy power base in Yangtze to Japan from 1937
Russia increased support for CCP in 1945 after the GMD refused to cede Manchuria
None
7.
What is the "lost chance" thesis in Sino-American relations?
The view that the US “lost” nationalist China by failing to provide support in the Civil War
The view that the US could have built a stable relationship with communist PRC in the early 1950s
The view that the PRC misled Americans with overtures in 1949 to prevent US intervention in Civil War
The view that the US “lost” communist PRC with the 1950 Sino-Soviet alliance, by failing to offer more than the Soviets
None
8.
How did evolving American views of the Cold War influence policies in East Asia?
The “reverse course” with Japan, accepting an authoritarian government with anti-communist credentials
The reconstruction of Japan to serve as a regional economic linchpin like Germany in Europe
Increased US intervention in domestic Japanese politics to halt the large communist party
Refocusing of Japanese export trade away from a stagnant Southeast Asia towards the US
None
9.
Why did Korea end up politically divided after 1945?
Nation-wide elections in 1948 returned no candidate with a majority
Japanese domination from 1910 undermined traditional governing class
US & Soviet occupation in 1945 led to polarization of politics in their respective zones
B and C
None
10.
How did the Korean war influence the Cold War in Asia?
US realized need to reconcile with the PRC
US increasingly supported conservative states, undermining progressive reforms
India sought American alignment to prevent communist expansion
The Soviet Union expanded its regional presence through SEATO
None
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