The Attempted Reforms of the Late Qing Dynasty Were Brought

question 3

Multiple Choice

The attempted reforms of the late Qing Dynasty were brought about

• A) by the desire of the Chinese to catch up with Japan economically.
• B) because the British threatened more warfare if they did not modernize.
• C) by the realization that since the Taiping Rebellion had been so costly, giving in on some reforms was probably their only chance of maintaining power.
• D) because they feared their military would turn on them if they didn't modernize.
• E) in order to complete some public works projects that had lain idle during the years of the rebellion.

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