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Question 5 • World History

Why was the Nationalist Party more popular in China’s cities than in the countryside?

Answer
A
People in the countryside were less active in politics than people in the city.
B
Poor city dwellers hoped the Nationalist Party would bring economic change.
C
The Nationalist Party threatened to end crop trade with Western nations.
D
Wealthy people who supported the party were concentrated in cities.

Explanation

The Nationalist Party drew much of its support from wealthy and educated groups, including merchants and business owners, who were concentrated in China’s cities. Rural areas had different concerns and were less closely connected to those groups. Therefore, the best answer is that wealthy people who supported the party were concentrated in cities.

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