Which of the following is the best reason why the KMT (Nationalists) under Chiang Kai-shek were defeated by the communists in the civil war following World War Two and forced to flee to Taiwan in 1949?
- The only support for the KMT was from Chinese peasants.
- The US refused to give any aid to the KMT.
- The communist forces greatly outnumbered the KTM and were better equipped.
- There was much corruption and inefficiency in the KMT leadership.
Answer
The correct answer is D) There was much corruption and inefficiency in the KMT leadership..
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