Boxer Rebellion - 3 Minute History

In the 19th century, foreign powers encroached on China, leading to the Boxer Uprising. The Boxers, a group from Shandong, opposed foreign influence and aligned with the Qing dynasty. The siege of the Legation Quarters in Beijing marked a significant conflict. Russian forces occupied Manchuria, and a multinational relief force ended the siege. The aftermath included atrocities and a peace treaty that further weakened China, setting the stage for the 1911 Revolution.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Righteous and Harmonious Society, also known as the Boxers?

• To resist foreign influence and modernization in China

• To establish a new Chinese dynasty

• To support the Qing dynasty's modernization efforts

• To promote trade with Western nations

Which event marked the Qing dynasty's official support for the Boxers?

• The defeat of foreign troops in Beijing

• The signing of a peace treaty with foreign nations

• The issuance of edicts by Empress Dowager Cixi

• The occupation of Manchuria by Russian forces

What was the outcome of the siege of the Legation Quarters in Beijing?

• The Qing dynasty regained full control of Beijing

• The Boxers successfully expelled all foreign troops

• The foreign troops were defeated and retreated

• The siege ended with the relief of Beijing by foreign forces

What was one of the significant consequences of the Boxer Rebellion for China?

• The establishment of a new Chinese dynasty

• The strengthening of the Qing dynasty

• The immediate end of foreign influence in China

• The payment of war reparations and loss of more territory

How did the Boxer Rebellion contribute to the eventual Revolution of 1911?

• It weakened the Qing dynasty and increased foreign influence

• It strengthened the Qing dynasty's control over China

• It resulted in the unification of China under a new government

• It led to the immediate overthrow of the Qing dynasty