Question

which sentence describes a factor that contributed to the communist victory in the chinese civil war? a. the communists controlled the factories of the urban areas. b. the communists received military aid from the united states. c. the communists won support from peasants in the countryside. d. the communists had defeated the japanese during world war ii.

Explanation:

• Option A: During the Chinese Civil War, the Nationalists (not Communists) had more control over urban factories initially. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: The United States provided military aid to the Nationalists, not the Communists. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Communists implemented land reform policies that benefited peasants in the countryside, winning their strong support. This was a crucial factor in their victory.
• Option D: The defeat of Japan in WWII was a result of the Allied effort, and while the Communists fought against Japan, this alone isn't the key factor for their civil war victory.

Answer:

C. The communists won support from peasants in the countryside.