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
