WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900, begun by peasants but eventually supported by the government. A Chinese secret society known as the Boxers embarked on a violent campaign to drive all foreigners from China. Several countries sent troops to halt the attacks.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Qing dynasty was greatly weakened as a result of the Boxer Rebellion. Despite subsequently implementing liberal economic and political reforms, the dynasty was overthrown in 1911. The Republic of China was established the following year, bringing an end to more than 2, 000 years of imperial dynastic rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1900 a crisis erupted in China as the “Boxers” increased their resistance to foreign influence and presence. By the end of the nineteenth century, several countries had already established spheres of influence in China.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main cause of the Boxer Rebellion was the presence of foreigners and Christianity in China. Related to this cause was the supposed ineptness of Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -The rebels were known as the “Boxers” in English because many of its members had practiced Chinese martial arts, which at the time were referred to as “Chinese boxing".