Nineteenth-Century Qing China Suffered from Both Foreign Intrusion and Social

question 54

Essay

Nineteenth-century Qing China suffered from both foreign intrusion and social unrest. What was the most obvious demonstration of the Chinese people's dissatisfaction at midcentury? Explain in detail the causes and results of that unrest.

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Definitions:

Medical Care

The provision of services by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in individuals.

Pollution

The presence or introduction of harmful or poisonous substances into the environment, causing adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems.

Adolescent Growth Spurt

A rapid period of growth in height and weight that occurs during puberty.

Onset

The beginning or start of something, often used in a medical context to describe the initiation of symptoms or a disease process.