The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-imperialist uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known as "Boxers", against foreign influence in areas such as trade, politics, religion and technology that occurred during Opium Wars.
Imagine if your neighborhood started getting crowded with outsiders who began changing things around without asking you or respecting your traditions. You'd probably get frustrated too - just like how Chinese felt during Boxer Rebellion when they stood up against foreign influence.
Opium Wars: Two wars waged between Western powers and Qing dynasty China during mid-19th century over trade imbalances related to opium.
Imperialism: Policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power by acquiring territories or gaining control over other nations economically or politically.
Qing Dynasty: Last imperial dynasty of China ruling from 1644 to 1912.
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