Question

if the outcome of the civil war had been different, how would that most likely have affected china? unrest might have continued in much of the country because so many people supported the communists. people in urban areas would probably have been unhappy, but people in the countryside would have benefited. european influence in china might have begun to diminish because nationalism would have lost its hold. the republic of china probably would be much smaller, and the peoples republic of china would be larger.

Explanation:

If the outcome of the Chinese Civil - War had been different, given that a large number of people supported the Communists, unrest might have continued as the will of the people was not realized. The other options are less logical. People in rural areas supported the Communists for their land - reform and pro - peasant policies, so the second option is incorrect. Nationalism was on the rise and not related to European influence in the context of the Civil - War outcome in this way, making the third option wrong. And the fourth option is contrary to the historical situation as the Communists had strong support in rural and vast areas.

Answer:

Unrest might have continued in much of the country because so many people supported the Communists.