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How did China become a victim of imperialism?

Explore how China became a victim of imperialism, focusing on the impact of the Boxer Rebellion and its effects on Chinese nationalism. Learn about the Open Door Policy, the rise of the Boxers, and the international response to the rebellion. Reflect on the motivations behind Japanese aggression and the long-term consequences for China.

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How did China become a victim of imperialism?

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  1. Coach Smith How did China become a victim of imperialism? Kew Terms Open Door Policy “Boxers” Boxer Rebellion

  2. In 1894, Japan went to war with China and defeated China. Japan annexed Korea and created its own sphere of influence in China. Coach Smith

  3. 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. Coach Smith

  4. America’s “Open Door” Policy discouraged European powers from further dividing up China and helped keep China “open” to trade. Coach Smith

  5. Many Chinese resented the growing foreign influence in their homeland. Coach Smith

  6. 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.” Coach Smith

  7. Hundreds of foreigners were killed by angry mobs during the Boxer Rebellion. Coach Smith

  8. The Chinese government secretly supported the Boxers. Coach Smith

  9. An international police force, composed of troops from imperialist powers, finally crushed the Boxer Rebellion. Coach Smith

  10. The Boxer Rebellion was brutally crushed. Coach Smith

  11. The European imperial powers were not prepared to depart from China and its profitable trade. Coach Smith

  12. Even though the Boxer Rebellion was crushed, it served to encourage Chinese nationalism Coach Smith

  13. Chinese nationalists would continue to fight against European domination of China. Coach Smith

  14. Questions for Reflection: • Why did the Japanese attack China? • How did European and Japanese imperialism affect the Chinese people? • Who were the “Boxers” and why did they rebel? • Why did the Chinese government secretly support the Boxers? • What happened to the Boxers? • What effects did the Boxers have on future Chinese leaders? Coach Smith

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