United Against a Common Threat The Great Powers and the Boxer Rebellion

The video discusses the Boxer Rebellion, which began in 1899 due to the Ching government's weakness against foreign powers. Despite mutual distrust, international powers united to suppress the rebellion to protect their citizens, maintain prestige, and secure economic interests. The rebellion highlighted the complexities of early 20th-century politics, leading to World War I.

What was the primary reason for the great powers to collaborate during the Boxer Rebellion?

• To expand their territories in China

• To promote Chinese culture globally

• To protect their citizens and interests

• To establish a new government in China

Which of the following was NOT a concession made by China to foreign powers?

• Exemption from Chinese law for Europeans

• Ownership of important ports

• Economic domination in several provinces

• Freedom to practice martial arts

What was the main fear that prompted international intervention in the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rise of a new Chinese dynasty

• The collapse of the Chinese economy

• A potential massacre of Europeans and Christians

• The spread of communism

Which country was primarily interested in opening China to trade similar to Japan?

• United States

• Germany

• France

• Russia

Why did Japan participate in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To gain new territories

• To establish a new trade route

• To support Chinese sovereignty

• To assert itself as a great power

What was Italy's unique motivation for joining the international coalition against the Boxers?

• To support Austria-Hungary

• To gain access to Chinese coaling stations

• To expand its colonial empire

• To promote Italian culture in China

Which of the following was a significant factor in the involvement of Austria-Hungary in the Boxer Rebellion?

• Support for the Qing dynasty

• Access to Chinese coaling stations

• Establishing a new trade monopoly

• Desire for territorial expansion

What was the outcome of the international coalition's efforts against the Boxer Rebellion?

• The start of a new trade agreement with China

• The establishment of a new Chinese government

• The defeat of the Boxer Rebellion

• The withdrawal of all foreign powers from China

How did the Boxer Rebellion affect international relations in the early 20th century?

• It caused the collapse of the Qing dynasty

• It resulted in the formation of a new international alliance

• It increased tensions leading to World War I

• It led to a long-lasting peace among great powers

What was the broader impact of the Boxer Rebellion on China's international standing?

• It strengthened China's global influence

• It highlighted China's vulnerability to foreign powers

• It led to China's dominance in Asia

• It resulted in China's isolation from global affairs