BlockB+Hung


 * Who**: Hung Hsiu-ch'uan, son of poor farmer

- overheard Christianity missionary speaking - brought Christianity to China - he thought he was Jesus's brother - he thought he was sent to destroy demons and demon worships. - declared himself as the Heavenly King - achieved of peace and prosperity in China with people worshiping one God. - equally distributed the wealth to all members of society to reform the economy.
 * What**:


 * When** : In 1851, declared a new kingdom, Kingdom of Heavenly Peace.


 * Where**: Canton

- He thought overthrowing the Manchus would help bring in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. - To help people who were suffering and they were attracted to this new kingdom because they were suffering under the dislocations and disaster of the mid- century.
 * Why** :

-He studied with Issachar J. Roberts, Baptist, about the Christianity - He organized his movement into military forces to attack Chinese government. (they were attacked by the government, first.) - Anti- Manchu rhetoric of Hung's early movement - destruction of idols and demon worships.
 * How**:
 * They believed Manchu leaders were the demon worshipers.