Taiping Rebellion (jan 1, 1850 – jan 1, 1864)

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a.k.a Taiping Civil War or the Taiping Revolution

Led by Hong Xiuquan; called for the destruction of Qing dynasty & transformation of Chinese society:
- abolition of private property
- communal wealth to be shared by needs
- prohibition of foot binding & concubinage
- Free public education
- Simplification of written language
- Literacy for masses
- Equality of sexes

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