Question

how did the united states respond to communist mao zedongs assumption of power in china?
○ with a blockade
○ with military force
○ nothing specific
○ by withdrawing u.s. aid

Explanation:

After Mao Zedong and the Communist Party took power in China in 1949, the U.S. had been supporting the Nationalist (Kuomintang) forces led by Chiang Kai - shek. With the Communist victory, the U.S. withdrew its aid to the now - defeated Nationalist side in China. A blockade was not the main response at this initial stage of Mao's assumption of power. The U.S. did not immediately use military force against the new Chinese Communist government (though there was later military involvement in the Korean War which had some spill - over implications). Saying "nothing specific" is incorrect as the U.S. had a long - standing policy of supporting the Nationalists and then withdrew that support.

Answer:

by withdrawing U.S. aid