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B) it looked to the West for its technology.
C) it established new principles of education.
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A) Asiatic nationalists taking Japan as their inspiration.
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C) Japan posting advisors to all Korean ministries.
D) the first major defeat in Asia of an European power by an Asian power.
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The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement, was an anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901, toward the end of the Qing dynasty. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known as the "Boxers" because many of their members had been practitioners of Chinese martial arts, also referred to in the West as Chinese Boxing.
Historical Significance:
1. Anti-Foreign Sentiment: The Boxer Rebellion was a manifestation of Chinese nationalism and growing anti-foreign sentiment caused by imperialist expansion, economic manipulation, and missionary evangelism by Western powers and Japan.
2. Siege of the Legations: In 1900, the Boxers besieged the Beijing Legation Quarter, where many foreign diplomats, civilians, and a small military contingent were located. An international relief force of the Eight-Nation Alliance (including Japan, Russia, Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary) was sent to lift the siege.
3. International Intervention: The intervention of the Eight-Nation Alliance to suppress the Boxer Rebellion marked one of the first instances of multinational military cooperation in China, setting a precedent for future international interventions in Chinese affairs.
4. The End of the Qing Dynasty: The Qing dynasty's inability to effectively deal with the Boxer Rebellion and the subsequent foreign intervention further weakened the already declining dynasty, contributing to its eventual collapse in 1912 and the establishment of the Republic of China.
5. The Boxer Protocol: After the suppression of the rebellion, the Qing government was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol in 1901, which imposed harsh penalties on China, including indemnities, execution of government officials involved in the uprising, and military occupation of certain areas. This further eroded Chinese sovereignty and exacerbated the financial burdens on the Chinese government.
6. Impact on Chinese Society: The Boxer Rebellion and its suppression led to significant social and political changes in China. It spurred reforms within the country, including the abolition of the imperial examination system and the establishment of modern schools and universities.
7. Rise of Chinese Nationalism: The failure of the Boxer Rebellion and the harsh terms of the Boxer Protocol fueled Chinese nationalism and anti-imperialist sentiments, which played a significant role in the subsequent Xinhai Revolution and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.
In summary, the Boxer Rebellion was a significant event in Chinese history that reflected the tensions between traditional Chinese society and the encroaching influence of foreign powers. Its suppression had profound consequences for China's political development, foreign relations, and social transformation in the early 20th century.
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C) Pressure on farmers increased because of new government taxes along with crop payments to the land lords.
D) Agricultural output increased because of new seed and agricultural education.
E) The Japanese did not leave economic development to the principles of market economies.
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B) all of the answers are correct.
C) founding of a state bank.
D) issuing of government bonds to finance a railroad system.
E) creating a modern postal system.
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C) French.
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