Which of the Following Statements About the Boxer Rebellion Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Boxer Rebellion is accurate?

• A) The rebels proved successful in securing the end of European influence on mainland China and deterring further expansionism in the Pacific.
• B) The rebellion led to Secretary of State John Hay issuing the "Open Door" policy, with the United States taking control of much of China.
• C) Chinese nationalists led the rebellion because they resented foreign influence within China, especially Christian missionary efforts.
• D) Chinese merchants led the rebellion because they had a stake in foreign trade and wanted to overthrow the isolationist government of China.
• E) The rebellion led to the ousting of Spanish forces from China during the early stages of the Spanish-American War.

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