Question

world history b (15341) communism in china quiz complete 1 2 what is the most likely reason chiang kai - shek was able to rule as a dictator? chinese warlords’ strong rule demonstrated that democracy was ineffective. the nationalist party had violently rejected republican rule under sun yat - sen. the communist party supported chiang kai - shek and totalitarian government. china was ready for a powerful leader after chaos at the end of the republic.

Explanation:

After the end of the republic in China, there was a period of chaos. In such a context, some people hoped for a strong - handed leader to restore order. Chiang Kai - shek capitalized on this sentiment to establish a more authoritarian rule. The first option is incorrect as warlords' rule did not mean democracy was ineffective. The second option is wrong because the Nationalist Party did not violently reject republican rule under Sun Yat - sen. The third option is false as the Communist Party opposed Chiang Kai - shek's totalitarian rule.

Answer:

China was ready for a powerful leader after chaos at the end of the republic.