Why did Jiang Jieshi and 2 million others flee to Taiwan in 1949?
A) They were fleeing the largest typhoon in Chinese history.
B) They were fleeing the Communist takeover of mainland China
C) They were fleeing yet another Soviet invasion.
D) They were fleeing American advances into North Korea.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jiang Jieshi and 2 million others fled to Taiwan in 1949 because they were fleeing the Communist takeover of mainland China. The Chinese Civil War had ended, and the Communist forces had defeated the Nationalists led by Jiang Jieshi. Knowing that the Communist Party was not friendly to his Nationalist Party, Jiang Jieshi and many of his supporters fled to Taiwan to establish a government in exile.

Why Did Jiang Jieshi and 2 Million Others Flee to Taiwan