The Long March

What did the leaders of the Red Army decide to do?

Escape with their entire army to avoid total destruction

Where were the Communists surrounded by the KMT?

Fujian Province

What happened to Mao Zedong early on in the Long March?

He had a severe case of malaria

Why were the Communists able to escape?

The Nationalists didn't know they were leaving

According to the primary source evidence where did the Red Army plan to go?

They had no plan and didn't know where to go

How many KMT soldiers had surrounded and attacked the Red Army?

1 million

How far was Fujian Province from Shaanxi?

1200 km

When did the Long March start and end?

1934-1935

How many people made it through to Yanan in Shaanxi?

20000

How many miles did they travel?

6000 miles

How many soldiers had the Communists lost by October 1934?

60000

How many soldiers made the Long March?

87000

What distance did it cover?

About 9000 km or 6000 miles

How long did it take?

Almost exactly a year

Who were they escaping from?

KMT and Chiang Kai Shek

What happened in April 1934?

KMT had surrounded the Communist army

Who led the Long March?

Mao Zedong

What did the Communists carry with them?

Over 30000 rifles and other weapons

What did the populated mountainous region give the Communists?

Protection so they could regroup, rest and prepare for a new offensive

Where did Mao Zedong plan to move his army?

Remote mountains in Shaanxi Province northwest of China

What does the interviewed ex-KMT soldier say Chiang want the Communists to do?

Surrender to the Nationalist government