aug 21, 1894 - Begging of the Peasant Rebellion in the Choson Dynatsy
Description:
In Cholla (South). Leader of the revolt was a local teacher of Confucianism and gained support from farmers in other southern provinces in the dynasty. He had concerns about corruption in the Choson Dynasty and growing japanese economic influence in the dynasty. Failed in suppressing the rebelion and turned to Qing for assistance, which sent 2000 troops.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 21, 1894
Now
~ 131 years ago