Boxer Rebellion - Social Studies
Where did the Boxer Rebellion take place?
Beijing, China
Why did the the boxers rebel?
They wanted to get rid of the foreign influence.
Why did the Boxers murdered missionaries and attacked foreign legations?
They were angry and tired of foreigners. Also, Boxers wanted to preserve their culture, and remove foreign influence.
When did the Boxer Rebellion begin?
1900
How did the Dowager Empress Cixi, the ruler of China at the time, react to the Boxer Rebellion?
At first, Boxer violence condemned, but then the Boxer caused was supported.
Which countries were a part of the international force that defeated the Boxers?
Britain, United States, Australia, India, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan.
Who were the Boxers?
Chinese secret society pledged to rid the country of foreigners; Chinese rebel forces.
What led to to the spread of Christianity?
Fear that the traditions would be overshadowed by the Western ways.
How was China being taken advantage of by the British?
Following the opium wars, the British forced the Chinese to sign unfair trade treaties.
What action might have led to resistance?
Opium was forced into China.
What happened in the Boxer Rebellion?
Resentment in China caused the formation of a rebellious group called "Boxers" which massacred 300 foreigners & Christians. 2,100 foreign soldiers were sent to diminish the uprising
Why did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
The Chinese did not like the presence of foreigners in China
When opium was forced into China, why did that lead to resistance?
The Chinese government did not want silver leaving China and did not want a drug epidemic.
Why did the unfair treaties lead to resistance?
They favored the British and the Chinese lost a lot of silver.
