Boxer Rebellion

The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901) was an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China led by a group called the "Boxers." They opposed foreign influence and exploitation in China, fueled by widespread resentment towards missionaries and foreign powers. The movement gained support and turned violent, targeting foreigners and Chinese Christians. In response, an eight-nation alliance, including the U.S., Britain, and Japan, intervened militarily to suppress the uprising. The rebellion ended with the Boxer Protocol in 1901, imposing harsh penalties on China and further entrenching foreign control, which contributed to the eventual fall of the Qing Dynasty.