Boxer Rebellion (nov 11, 1898 – sep 1, 1900)
Description:
Society of the Harmonious Fists- anti-foreigner movement
- encouraged by empress
- Europeans call them "boxers"
- get ready for revolt
Boxer Rebellion (1898-1900): boxers attack foreigners in China but are crushed by foreign powers
- destroy Churches, railroads, & mines
- destroy anything connected with foreigners
- attack Christian converts, foreign missionaries, foreign embassies, etc.
Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 11, 1898
sep 1, 1900
~ 1 years and 9 months