1. how did the long march enable mao to achieve success in the civil war against the nationalists? the long march led to a final battle in which the nationalists were defeated. the long march became a symbol of communist heroism and persuaded many chinese to join mao. the nationalists thought the long march ended in failure and dismissed mao and the communists as non-threatening. the communists under the leadership of mao lost very few people during the long march and emerged victorious at the end. 2. what was the impact of global depression on japan’s economy? it caused a large decline in production and lasted more years than in britain or the u. s. it caused a moderate decline in production and lasted more years than in britain or the u. s. it caused a large decline in production and lasted fewer years than in britain or the u. s. it caused a moderate decline in production and lasted fewer years than in britain or the u. s.3. what political challenges did liberal forces face in japan? young people were increasingly rejecting the idea of family authority and obedience. wealthy businessmen had strong influence through donations to political parties. the japanese diet had been dissolved, leaving significant western influence to fill the void. not all adult men were able to vote by mid-century, and some classes were excluded suffrage.4. which statement best characterizes emperor hirohito’s role in achieving political change in japan? he was considered a god and led with absolute authority, returning japan to traditional values. he was a figurehead who largely approved his advisors’ recommendations. he was a weak leader, held as a symbol of the dying empire by democratic reformers. he was an ultranationalist who forced expansion in china, inspiring military leadership.