Why Did the Taiping Rebellion Eventually Dissolve

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why did the Taiping Rebellion eventually dissolve?

• A)The Taiping rebels converted to Confucianism.
• B)The Taiping alienated the Qing dynasty.
• C)The movement was unable to recruit experienced administrators.
• D)The Taiping fired leaders they suspected of corruption.
• E)The Taiping could not afford the fine clothes that leaders wanted them to wear.

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