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During what rebellion did members of a Chinese secret society called the Righteous and Harmonious Fists begin attacking foreigners?
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Where did the name boxers come from?
If you are talking about prizefighting, the old English verb 'to box' means 'to punch, to hit'. If you are talking about the Chinese uprising (the 'Boxer Rebellion') of around 1900 AD, the name was a 'translation' by the British of the rebel group's Chinese name meaning "The Righteous and Harmonious Fists".
What ended the Taiping Rebellion?
The fall of the city of Shanghai ended the Taiping Rebellion. This event happened in August of 1860.
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John Brown, an abolitionist ( someone who wishes to stop slavery ) tried to start an antislavery rebellion by attacking a US. army post located in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. The people in the Union ( North ) saw him as an incredibly bold hero while the Confederates ( South ) saw him as a violent Northerner. Hope that answered your question!
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The British.
What rebellion did members if a Chinese secret society called the righteous and harmonious fists begin attacking foreigners?
It became known as 'The Boxer Rebellion' 2nd Nov 1899 – 7th Sep 1901
Why U.S. involvement in the Boxer Rebellion was a problem?
It was the 'Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists' desire to drive out all foreigners from China, that led to the Boxer Uprising (or Boxer Rebellion) - so the problem was not caused by any particular country.
What rebellion was led by the Righteous harmonious fists?
The Boxer Rebellion
What Secret society was formed in China to force out foreign countries.?
They were known as, Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists, and it was called 'The Boxer Uprising' or 'The Boxer Rebellion' and it happened in 1900.
What started the Boxer Rebellion in 1900?
The Chinese group which rebeled against foreign rule called themselves the Righteous and Harmonious Fists. Boxer was a name given to them by the foreigners. I can only speculate that it was because of the association of boxers and fists, and done in the interests of brevity. It was a long name to say when translated to the languages of China's eleven foreign occupiers, except perhaps to the Japanese.
What rebellion attempted to drive foreigners from China?
The Boxer Rebellion.
What caused the Boxer Rebellion?
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising that took place in China in 1900. As European nations increased their influence on China, feelings against foreigners grew among the Chinese. An organization called the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists was formed to demenstrate the Chinese's discontent. They soon came to be known as the Boxers. The Boxer Rebellion began with a series of attack on Chinese Christians. Foreigners in the interior and foreign diplomats in Beijing were also attacked. Armies from Japan and the west crushed the uprising and forced China to grant more privaleges to foreign powers. China also had to pay a large indemnity. After the defeat many Chinese called for Western Reforms.
In the boxer rebellion the Chinese did what?
Held foreigners as captives.
One of the names for the secret Chinese society formed by China to force foreign countries out of the country was?
They were known as, Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists, and it was called 'The Boxer Uprising' or 'The Boxer Rebellion' and it happened in 1900.
Who attempted to drive foreigners from China?
boxer rebellion :)
What was it when Chinese tried to drive out foreigners but were defeated?
Boxer Rebellion
What belief contributed to boxer rebellion?
Foreigners were responsible for crop failures in China.
