The Boxer Rebellion

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  • The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Movement, was a violent Chinese uprising during the latter days of Imperial China. It was in response to the perceieved intrusion of foreign influence into Imperial China. The rebellion was fomented by a group called "The Society of Right and Harmonious Fists," called Boxers by foreigners in response to their dedication to martial arts.

    Fighting lasted for nearly two years, and involved members of the Boxers supplemented by Chinese Imperial troops as they fought against foreign soldiers sent by the Eight-Nation Alliance, eight Western countries who sought to protect their interests in China.

  • Casualties

    • Boxers: 50,000 - 100,000
    • Imperial troops: Unknown
    • Eight-Nation Alliance: 2,500
    • Foreigners and Chinese Christians: 526
    • Total civilians: 18,952+

  • Aftermath

    Total defeat at the hands of a coalition of Western countries led to widespread resentment towards the Imperial Chinese government's perceived weakness and inability to defend the interests of the people. Within a decade, the Qing Dynasty would collapse, and the Republic of China would be established.
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