Which of the Following Contributed to the Qing Dynasty's Downfall

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the Qing dynasty's downfall?

• A) Manchu military victories
• B) The Qing court's refusal to admit that reforms were needed
• C) Peasants and laborers resented the high cost of reform
• D) Direct intervention by European military forces

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