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__//**Boxer Rebellion**//__

Who – China and foreign countries, mostly Western Europeans

What – Western European nations wanted land in China. The concept of “Carving Up the Chinese Melon,” was introduced; a similar idea to that of the previous division of Africa amongst Western European nations. China was internally weakened, thus the Europeans sought to exploit these weaknesses and take over China and it’s trading activities. The Russians got Port Arthur, the British got the New Territories around Hong Kong, the Germans got Shantung, and the Americans got nothing.

Where – China

When – 1885

Why – Western European expansion, China lost the Opium war, and was technically under control of the Europeans. Boxer Rebellion thus formed, although it was practically a failure.

How – Western Europeans partitioned with the Chinese government. Although the Chinese were technically not making any “agreements.” They were forced.