Boxer Rebellion

What was the primary concern of the great powers' publics and churches regarding the Boxer Rebellion?

• The safety of Europeans and Christians in China

• The potential economic loss

• The spread of Boxer ideologies

• The disruption of trade routes

Why did Japan get involved in the Boxer Rebellion?

• To gain economic benefits

• To support the Qing government

• To assert its status as a great power

• To protect its citizens in China

What was Italy's motive for participating in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To support the United States

• To protect Italian citizens in China

• To gain the same privileges in China as other European powers

• To establish colonies in Asia

This armed protest, which was a violent reaction to foreign influence in China, was defeated.

• Spheres of Influence

• Taiping Rebellion

• Opium War of 1839

• Boxer Rebellion

Members of a secret society in China who rebelled against foreign influences

• Boxers

• Sepoys

• Boers

• Communists

DESCRIBE the beliefs of the Boxers.

• "God save the Queen."

• The Chinese Emperor must be removed."

• "Trade with Europe should be encouraged."

• "Death to all foreign invaders."

DESCRIBE the Boxers.

• Pro-China Chinese revolutionaries.

• Pro-China European revolutionaries.

• Pro-Europe Chinese revolutionaries.

• Pro-Europe European revolutionaries.

What was the main cause of the Boxer Rebellion?

• A) Opposition to foreign imperialism and Christianity

• B) Desire for democratic reforms

• C) Support for the Qing Dynasty

• D) Economic hardship due to natural disasters

Which countries formed the Eight-Nation Alliance to suppress the Boxer Rebellion?

• A) United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Austria-Hungary

• B) United States, China, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain

• C) United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal

• D) United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands

What was the outcome of the Boxer Protocol signed in 1901?

• A) China had to pay large indemnities and allow foreign troops in Beijing

• B) China gained independence from foreign control

• C) The Qing Dynasty was overthrown

• D) Foreign powers withdrew from China completely