The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901. It was initiated by the "Righteous Harmony Society," also known as the "Boxers," who sought to rid China of foreign influence.
Think of the Boxer Rebellion like a group of kids trying to kick out new students from their school because they feel these newcomers are changing their school culture too much. Just like those kids, the Boxers wanted to preserve their traditional way of life and saw foreigners as a threat to it.
Opium Wars: These were two wars in the mid-19th century involving Great Qing and the British Government over British trade in China (specifically opium) and China's sovereignty. The disputes included the First Opium War (1839–1842) and Second Opium War (1856–1860).
Treaty of Nanking: This treaty ended the First Opium War, signed on 29 August 1842 between United Kingdom and Qing dynasty. It was an unequal treaty that benefited Britain, opening up Chinese ports for trade.
Taiping Rebellion: A massive rebellion or civil war in China that lasted from 1850 to 1864 fought between the established Manchu-led Qing dynasty and the Christian millenarian movement of the Heavenly Kingdom of Peace.
What was the Boxer Rebellion, and what was its impact on the Qing Dynasty in the early 1900s?
What was one of the long-term effects of the Boxer Rebellion on China?
What was one of the triggers for the Boxer Rebellion in China?
In the Boxer Rebellion in China, who was targeted by the Chinese due to perceived threats to traditional Chinese society and culture?
Which group led the Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence in China?
How do the causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857 and those of the Boxer Rebellion differ?
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