The Boxer Rebellion In this lesson, students will be able to define the following terms: Open Door Policy “Boxers” Boxer Rebellion E. Napp
In 1894, Japan went to war with China and defeated China. Japan annexed Korea and created its own sphere of influence in China. E. Napp
By 1899, Americans feared they might be prevented from trading with China. The Americans proposed that all nations should have equal trading rights in China. E. Napp
America’s “Open Door” Policy discouraged European powers from further dividing up China and helped keep China “open” to trade. E. Napp
Many Chinese resented the growing foreign influence in their homeland. E. Napp
A Chinese group, known as the “Boxers", arose in rebellion in an attempt to drive out all foreigners from China. The “Boxers” belonged to a secret society known as the “Righteous and Harmonious Fists.” E. Napp
Hundreds of foreigners were killed by angry mobs during the Boxer Rebellion. E. Napp
The Chinese government secretly supported the Boxers. E. Napp
An international police force, composed of troops from imperialist powers, finally crushed the Boxer Rebellion. Europeans remained in China to benefit from trade. E. Napp
Even though the Boxer Rebellion was crushed, it served to encourage Chinese nationalism E. Napp
Chinese nationalists would continue to fight against European domination of China. E. Napp