French Campaign Against Korea - 3 Minute History

In the 19th century, Western powers began opening Asian countries, leading to the spread of Catholicism and foreign influence. The British and Americans forced China and Japan to open, while missionaries entered Korea. The Korean Catholic Church faced persecution, and foreign powers like Russia and France sought influence. The French launched a failed expedition in Korea, and the Americans attempted to open Korea after the General Sherman incident. Despite setbacks, foreign interest in Korea persisted.

What was one of the main reasons Western powers began opening Asian countries in the 19th century?

• To spread democracy

• To explore new lands

• To establish trade routes

• To find new allies

Who became the head of the Korean Catholic Church in 1856?

• Simion Francois Brno

• Commodore Perry

• Henri de Bella

• King Go Jong

What event in China contributed to the fear of Christianity in Korea?

• The Sino-Japanese War

• The Opium Wars

• The Taiping Rebellion

• The Boxer Rebellion

What was the outcome of the French expedition to Korea in 1866?

• They successfully captured Seoul

• They were repulsed and had to evacuate

• They formed an alliance with Korea

• They established a permanent base on Ganghwa Island

What was the intention behind the German merchant Ernst Alpert's actions in Korea?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To establish a trade agreement

• To ransom the remains of a royal figure

• To spread Catholicism