History of Boxer Rebellion and Anglo-Boer Tensions

What was the main reason behind the Boxer Rebellion?

Which alliance was responsible for defeating the Boxer Rebellion?

Which of the following consequences did China face after the Boxer Rebellion?

What sparked tensions between the British and Boers in Cape Colony?

What significant movement did many dissatisfied Boers participate in during 1835-1840?

Boxer Rebellion (1898-1901)

Chinese nationalists opposed foreign interference in their country.
The Chinese government initially did not act against foreign influence.
Later, the Chinese government supported the rebellion and fought against foreign powers.
The Eight-Power Alliance (Britain, Russia, Japan, France, USA, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary) defeated the rebellion.
China was forced to pay 67 million as compensation for damages during the rebellion, over 39 years.
Foreign control grew in China, leading to intense competition among European empires.

Tensions Between Britain and Germany over South Africa

Britain took control of the Cape Colony (originally a Dutch colony) after the Napoleonic Wars (1814).
English became the official language after immigration began in 1820.
Britain introduced new tax systems, exacerbating tensions with Dutch farmers (Boers).
The abolition of slavery in 1834 negatively affected the Boers' economy.
The Boers' relied on slave labor in their farming, and considered the compensation for its abolition insufficient.,
Many Boers migrated from Cape Colony (1835-1840) in the Great Trek, settling in areas that became the Transvaal and Orange Free State.

Explore the significant events surrounding the Boxer Rebellion in China and the escalating tensions between Britain and Germany over South Africa. This quiz delves into the impact of foreign interference in China and the complexities of Boer relations with British colonial authority. Test your knowledge on these pivotal moments in history.