China Becomes Communist After Communist Revolution Flashcards
When did China become communist?
October 1949
What was significant about China becoming communist?
A fear of communism spread in Asia.
How did the US respond to China becoming communist?
The US feared the spread of communism in Asia.
What is the name of the theory that explains the possibility of communism spreading in Asia?
The 'Domino Theory'.
Briefly describe the 'Domino Theory'
When one country fell to communism, the neighbouring countries were in danger of falling to communism too.