The Boxer Rebellion

What happened in 1897?

2 German missionaries were killed by rebel Chinese, this led Germany to seek retribution.

How many ports did England get in he 1st opium war?

5 ports.

The Qing dynasty remained in power for how long?

A further of 12 years.

What was the Red Lanterns?

A group of anti-foreign societies which was a group of women instead of men.

What did the Boxer Rebellion lead to?

A larger war in 1900 when the Empress Cixi of China allied with the Boxers to fight off an invasion of European.

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

A militant within China that lasted 2 years.

What was the leading force of the Boxer Rebellion?

A secret society called the Righteous and Harmonious Fists- made up of only men.

What was Empress Cixi's opinion on supporting thr Boxers?

As a way to get rid of China of foreign influence.

What was its defeat seen as?

As one of many factors that led to the eventful collapse of China's last imperial dynasty.

When did the Boxer Rebellion happen?

Between 1898-1900.

What was the effect of the Boxer Rebellion?

Caused a serious setback that further destabilized a weak regime.

What inspired the Boxer Rebellion?

Domestic woes within China.

What happened in the 2nd opium war?

England opened China up for everyone

What tactics did they use?

Guerrilla tactics.

The military coalition nations was made up of what 8 nations?

Japan, Russia, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary and the United States.

What was destroyed in this process?

Railroads, Christian churches, embassies, and other foreign property.

What were the European countries?

Russia, Germany, England, France.

What did the Boxer Rebellion believe/expect?

That their reliance upon traditional spiritual practices would eventually guarantee their triumph In the end the Boxers were defeated.

What happened in 1884?

The 3rd battle of Nanking causing more than 100,000 people to die.

What happened by 1900?

The Boxer Rebellion spread to the capital of Beijing, forcing the many Western diplomats and Christians to seek refuge inside their embassies and Churches.

What happened in 1898?

The rebellion was escalating rapidly and the leader of China was caught in the middle of the Chinese leader was Empress Dowager.

Why did they form the Boxer Rebellion?

To get rid China of foreign interference.