Dec 30, 2009

Salem on History | Boxer Rebellion

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Article abstract: At issue: Foreign domination of China. Result: A victory for the industrial nations and their imperialistic plans.

Background

In the late 1800’s, China had lost much of its sovereignty and respect. The major industrialized powers had divided it into spheres of influence that allowed a specific nation to dominate the political and economic activities of a particular area. The most devastating attack against Chinese sovereignty was the establishment of the rule of extraterritoriality, which allowed Europeans accused of crimes against...

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