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Study Guide: The Kuomintang (KMT): History and Politics

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The Kuomintang (KMT): History and Politics Study Guide

Founding and Early Development

Sun Yat-sen founded the Kuomintang in its current form in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1894.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Sun Yat-sen founded the Revive China Society in Honolulu in 1894, the Kuomintang in its current form was established later, in 1919.

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The Kuomintang adopted a Leninist party structure following its acceptance of aid from the Soviet Union in 1923.

Answer: True

Explanation: The KMT adopted a Leninist party structure after receiving Soviet aid and guidance in 1923.

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When and where was the Kuomintang (KMT) first established under its current name?

Answer: October 10, 1919, in the Shanghai French Concession.

Explanation: Sun Yat-sen reformed the party and established it under its current name, Kuomintang of China, on October 10, 1919, in the Shanghai French Concession.

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The KMT adopted a Leninist party structure primarily due to:

Answer: Accepting aid and guidance from the Soviet Union.

Explanation: The adoption of a Leninist party structure by the KMT was primarily a result of accepting aid and guidance from the Soviet Union in 1923.

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Mainland China Era (1920s-1949)

The Northern Expedition, a military campaign spearheaded by Chiang Kai-shek, was undertaken with the objective of unifying China through the subjugation of regional warlords.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Northern Expedition, led by Chiang Kai-shek, was indeed aimed at unifying China by defeating regional warlords.

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The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) maintained an unbroken alliance throughout the duration of the Chinese Civil War.

Answer: False

Explanation: The alliance between the KMT and the CCP fractured prior to and during the Chinese Civil War, leading to open conflict between the two parties.

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The Kuomintang government relocated to Taiwan in 1949 subsequent to relinquishing control over mainland China, a process influenced by the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War.

Answer: True

Explanation: The KMT retreated to Taiwan in 1949 after losing the Chinese Civil War, a conflict exacerbated by the preceding Second Sino-Japanese War.

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The term 'Nanjing decade' denotes a period of intense civil war and instability experienced under Kuomintang rule between 1927 and 1937.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Nanjing decade' (1927-1937) is characterized by relative stability and prosperity under KMT rule, not intense civil war.

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Subsequent to the Northern Expedition, the Kuomintang immediately pursued the strengthening of unequal treaties with foreign powers.

Answer: False

Explanation: Following the Northern Expedition, the KMT sought to renegotiate and abolish unequal treaties, not strengthen them.

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Throughout the Chinese Civil War, the United States provided substantial military support to the Kuomintang; however, this assistance was impeded by concerns regarding pervasive KMT corruption.

Answer: True

Explanation: US support for the KMT during the Civil War was indeed hampered by concerns over corruption within the KMT leadership.

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Which military campaign, led by Chiang Kai-shek, successfully unified China by defeating regional warlords?

Answer: The Northern Expedition

Explanation: The Northern Expedition, conducted from 1926 to 1928 under Chiang Kai-shek's leadership, successfully unified China by defeating regional warlords.

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What event marked the fracturing of the KMT-CCP alliance and the beginning of the Chinese Civil War?

Answer: Chiang Kai-shek's purge of communist members from the KMT.

Explanation: Chiang Kai-shek's purge of communist members from the KMT in 1927 marked the end of the First United Front and the beginning of the Chinese Civil War.

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Which factors contributed to the Kuomintang's defeat and retreat to Taiwan in 1949?

Answer: Internal conflicts, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the Chinese Civil War against the CCP.

Explanation: The KMT's defeat was attributed to internal conflicts, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the Chinese Civil War against the CCP, leading to their retreat to Taiwan.

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The 'Nanjing decade' (1927-1937) is characterized in the source as a period of:

Answer: Relative stability and prosperity under KMT rule.

Explanation: The Nanjing decade is characterized as a period of relative stability and prosperity under KMT rule.

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After the Northern Expedition, the KMT government demanded what action from foreign powers regarding existing treaties?

Answer: To renegotiate the treaties on equal terms.

Explanation: Following the Northern Expedition, the KMT government demanded that foreign powers renegotiate the unequal treaties on equal terms.

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Which internal conflict, stemming from army reorganization disagreements, weakened the KMT on mainland China?

Answer: The Central Plains War

Explanation: The Central Plains War, arising from disagreements over army reorganization, was one of the internal conflicts that weakened the KMT on mainland China.

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How did the KMT's relationship with the United States become strained during the Chinese Civil War?

Answer: Concerns over widespread corruption within the KMT leadership.

Explanation: The KMT's relationship with the US became strained due to widespread corruption within the KMT leadership, despite US military aid.

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Governance and Transformation in Taiwan (1949-Present)

Following its relocation to Taiwan, the Kuomintang (KMT) promptly instituted a comprehensive multi-party democratic system.

Answer: False

Explanation: After relocating to Taiwan, the KMT established an authoritarian one-party state under martial law, gradually transitioning to a multi-party democracy much later.

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The Kuomintang administration in Taiwan is recognized for overseeing the period known as the 'economic miracle,' marked by substantial industrialization and economic expansion.

Answer: True

Explanation: The KMT is credited with overseeing Taiwan's significant economic development, commonly referred to as the 'economic miracle.'

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During the 1970s, the Kuomintang government in Taiwan experienced a significant increase in international recognition, notably retaining its seat in the United Nations.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1970s, the KMT government in Taiwan suffered a decline in international recognition and lost its seat in the United Nations.

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Under the leadership of the Kuomintang, martial law in Taiwan was rescinded, and the prohibition on opposition parties was terminated in the late 1980s.

Answer: True

Explanation: The lifting of martial law and the end of the ban on opposition parties occurred in the late 1980s under KMT leadership, initiating Taiwan's democratization.

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The Kuomintang's sustained presidential tenure in Taiwan concluded in 2000; the party subsequently reacquired the presidency in the election of 2008.

Answer: True

Explanation: The KMT's presidential rule ended in 2000, and the party regained the presidency in 2008.

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The February 28 Incident of 1947 was characterized as a peaceful protest that resulted in immediate reconciliation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwanese populace.

Answer: False

Explanation: The February 28 Incident was a violent uprising suppressed by the KMT, leading to a period of repression, not immediate reconciliation.

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What is the primary geographical area where the Kuomintang (KMT) is currently active?

Answer: The Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan.

Explanation: The Kuomintang (KMT) is primarily active politically and operationally within the Republic of China, commonly referred to as Taiwan.

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How did the KMT govern Taiwan immediately following its relocation in 1949?

Answer: As an authoritarian one-party state under martial law.

Explanation: Immediately following its relocation, the KMT governed Taiwan as an authoritarian one-party state under martial law.

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The period of rapid economic development in Taiwan under KMT rule is commonly known as:

Answer: The Taiwan economic miracle

Explanation: The period of rapid economic development in Taiwan under KMT rule is widely referred to as the 'Taiwan economic miracle.'

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Which major diplomatic setback did the KMT government in Taiwan face in the 1970s?

Answer: Losing its seat in the United Nations.

Explanation: In the 1970s, the KMT government in Taiwan lost its seat in the United Nations, representing a significant diplomatic setback.

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Who succeeded Chiang Ching-kuo and continued Taiwan's democratization process, leading to the first direct presidential election?

Answer: Lee Teng-hui

Explanation: Lee Teng-hui succeeded Chiang Ching-kuo and played a crucial role in Taiwan's democratization, including overseeing the first direct presidential election.

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In Taiwan's political landscape, the Kuomintang (KMT) is generally positioned as:

Answer: A centre-right to right-wing party.

Explanation: The Kuomintang is generally considered a centre-right to right-wing political party within Taiwan's political spectrum.

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In Taiwan, the KMT's main political rival is typically identified as:

Answer: The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

Explanation: The primary political rival of the Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan is the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

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The KMT supports transnational marriages between mainland Chinese and Taiwanese individuals primarily to:

Answer: Promote assimilation and preserve Chinese culture in Taiwan.

Explanation: The KMT supports transnational marriages as a means to promote assimilation and preserve Chinese culture in Taiwan.

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Who is identified in the source as the current Chairman of the Kuomintang?

Answer: Eric Chu

Explanation: According to the provided information, Eric Chu is the current Chairman of the Kuomintang.

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Ideology and Principles

The foundational ideology of the Kuomintang is articulated through Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People: nationalism, democracy, and the people's livelihood.

Answer: True

Explanation: The core ideology of the KMT is indeed based on Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People.

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The Kuomintang's strategy of 'political tutelage' entailed granting the populace complete democratic freedom from its inception.

Answer: False

Explanation: Political tutelage involved the KMT guiding the populace towards democracy, not granting complete freedom from the start.

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The New Life Movement was initiated with the objective of reviving traditional Chinese values and integrating them with nationalism.

Answer: True

Explanation: The New Life Movement aimed to revive traditional Chinese values and blend them with nationalism.

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Sun Yat-sen's 'Principle of Minsheng' advocated for state ownership of pivotal industries and land value taxation, thereby reflecting socialist ideals.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Principle of Minsheng incorporated socialist elements, including state ownership and land value taxation.

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During the May Fourth Movement era, the Kuomintang actively opposed Confucian values and promoted iconoclasm.

Answer: False

Explanation: The KMT, particularly under Chiang Kai-shek, generally supported traditional values and opposed the iconoclasm associated with the May Fourth Movement.

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The official color of the Kuomintang is red, symbolizing its revolutionary origins.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official color of the Kuomintang is blue, symbolizing its identity, not red.

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The ideology of the Kuomintang defines 'feudalism' and 'counterrevolutionaries' as positive forces conducive to societal progress.

Answer: False

Explanation: The KMT ideology viewed 'feudalism' and 'counterrevolutionaries' as negative forces to be eliminated, not positive forces.

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The KMT's guiding ideology, based on Sun Yat-sen's principles, includes:

Answer: Nationalism, Democracy, and People's Livelihood.

Explanation: Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People, forming the KMT's guiding ideology, are nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood.

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Sun Yat-sen's concept of 'political tutelage' under the KMT implied:

Answer: The KMT guiding and educating the populace towards eventual democracy.

Explanation: 'Political tutelage' implied the KMT would guide and educate the populace to prepare them for eventual democratic governance.

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The 'New Life Movement' initiated by Chiang Kai-shek aimed to:

Answer: Revive traditional Chinese values and blend them with nationalism.

Explanation: The New Life Movement aimed to revive traditional Chinese values and integrate them with nationalism and modern principles.

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Sun Yat-sen's 'Principle of Minsheng' (people's livelihood) incorporated elements of which economic philosophy?

Answer: Georgism (advocating land value taxation)

Explanation: Sun Yat-sen's Principle of Minsheng incorporated elements of Georgism, particularly advocating for land value taxation.

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What is the significance of the KMT's official color?

Answer: Blue, symbolizing its identity.

Explanation: The official color of the Kuomintang is blue, which symbolizes its identity.

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The KMT's ideology incorporates traditional Chinese values, notably through the promotion of:

Answer: Confucianism and Neo-Confucian morality.

Explanation: The KMT's ideology incorporates traditional Chinese values, particularly through the promotion of Confucianism and Neo-Confucian morality.

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Cross-Strait Relations and Political Stance

The Kuomintang (KMT) maintains its primary operational and political activity within the People's Republic of China.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kuomintang (KMT) is primarily active in the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, not the People's Republic of China.

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The Kuomintang officially champions the pursuit of formal Taiwan independence as a principal policy objective.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kuomintang officially opposes formal Taiwan independence.

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Within the political spectrum of Taiwan, the Kuomintang is broadly categorized as a centrist political party.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kuomintang is generally considered a centre-right to right-wing party in Taiwan, not centrist.

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Historically, the Kuomintang asserted sovereignty over territories including Outer Mongolia and Tuva.

Answer: True

Explanation: The KMT historically claimed sovereignty over territories such as Outer Mongolia and Tuva.

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In Taiwan's political landscape, the Kuomintang's primary rival is identified as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Answer: False

Explanation: The KMT's primary political rival in Taiwan is the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), not the CCP.

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The Kuomintang endorses the People's Republic of China's (PRC) 'One Country, Two Systems' framework concerning Taiwan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The KMT opposes the PRC's 'One Country, Two Systems' framework for Taiwan.

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What is the Kuomintang's official stance on the question of Taiwan's independence?

Answer: They oppose formal Taiwan independence while also opposing unification under the PRC's framework.

Explanation: The KMT opposes formal Taiwan independence and also opposes unification under the PRC's 'One Country, Two Systems' framework, advocating for maintaining the status quo.

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The '1992 Consensus,' central to the KMT's cross-strait policy, posits:

Answer: 'One China' with differing interpretations.

Explanation: The '1992 Consensus' posits the principle of 'one China' with the understanding that both sides can have their own interpretations.

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How did the KMT's stance on 'anti-separatism' manifest historically?

Answer: By claiming sovereignty over territories like Outer Mongolia and Tuva.

Explanation: Historically, the KMT's anti-separatist stance included claiming sovereignty over territories such as Outer Mongolia and Tuva.

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Key Figures and Organizations

The Whampoa Military Academy was established with the purpose of training political cadres for the Chinese Communist Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Whampoa Military Academy was established to train military and political cadres for the Kuomintang, not the Chinese Communist Party.

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The Blue Shirts Society functioned as a pro-communist organization within the Kuomintang, seeking an alliance with the Soviet Union.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Blue Shirts Society was an ultranationalist, anti-communist paramilitary group within the KMT.

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What was the primary role of the Whampoa Military Academy?

Answer: To train military and political cadres for the KMT's National Revolutionary Army.

Explanation: The Whampoa Military Academy was established primarily to train military and political cadres for the KMT's National Revolutionary Army.

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The Blue Shirts Society, active within the KMT, was characterized as:

Answer: An ultranationalist paramilitary group opposing communism.

Explanation: The Blue Shirts Society was an ultranationalist paramilitary group within the KMT known for its anti-communist stance.

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