Boxer Rebellion

1. Boxer Rebellion

2. What Was the Boxer Rebellion? • A series of Chinese rebellions against missionaries and foreign forces • China had been forced to sign “Unequal Treaties” to foreign powers • Lasted from 1899-1901 • Concentrated in northern China where European powers demanded land, rail and mining rights

3. Who were the “Boxers”? • Boxers is the common name given to the Righteous Harmony Society (Band) • Their name was mistranslated as Fists of Righteous Harmony • Anti-foreigners

5. How Did the Boxer Rebellion Begin? • Resentment increased after China lost a war to Japan (1894-1895) • It began as the “Boxers” started attacking foreign compounds in modern-day Beijing • A top-ranking German diplomat was killed • A multinational force of 54,000 troops is sent to China • Includes troops from: Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, France, U.S., Germany, Italy and Austria

7. How Does the Conflict End? • The Chinese Government is forced to sign the Boxer Protocol of September 7th 1901 • High-ranking Chinese officials are to be executed for their role in the rebellion • China has to pay about $333 million in reparations over 39 years

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