What happened to the Nationalists after the Civil War in China?
They were driven out of mainland China.
They centralized their power in major cities.
They gradually lost all power in China.
They revolted against their party leader.

After the Civil War in China, the Nationalists, led by the Kuomintang (KMT) under Chiang Kai-shek, retreated to Taiwan in 1949 as the communist forces, led by Mao Zedong, took control of the mainland. This marked the beginning of a significant transition, where the Nationalists established the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan, continuing to claim legitimacy over all of China despite losing the civil war.

In Taiwan, the Nationalists centralized their power and implemented various political and economic reforms, evolving into a more authoritarian regime in the 1950s and 60s. Over time, the KMT transitioned towards a more democratic governance structure, and Taiwan became a vibrant democracy while still holding onto its claim as the legitimate government of all of China. The dynamic between Taiwan and the mainland remains a complex and intriguing subject!