The Boxer Rebellion1898-1901
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Boxer Rebellion Prisoner Execution


-The Boxer Rebellion was the climax of anti-foreign hostility in China.

-The Qing Dynasty eventually fell.

-China was in turmoil as anger started growing against Christian missionaries who belittled Chinese thinkers like Confucius. They were ignoring Chinese laws and lived in their own communities.

-Anti-foreign feeling exploded in the Boxer Rebellion.

-A group of Chinese had formed a secret society, called the Righteous Harmonious Fists, with the intention of driving out foreigners for polluting their way of life. Individuals in the group were called Boxers.

-The Boxers attacked foreigners across China until a multinational force was organized to stop the Boxers and rescue the foreigners. The Boxers retreated.


-As a result of this defeat, even the most conservative Chinese were forced to support westernization. China expanded economically.A new business and urban working class was formed.

-Chinese nationalism spread and reformers wanted a stronger government.

-Chinese republic spokesman, Sun Yixian organized the Revolutionary Alliance. He wanted to rebuild China based on three principles; nationalism, democracy, and economic security.