Long Essay 2

Question 1

Causes of rebellions (Taiping)

Answer 1

1. growing population
2. inadequate jobs for elites (gov. doesnt increase # of officials, but workload is increased)
3. growing number of local militia for self-defense
4. disruption caused by foreign trade and presence

Question 2

Taiping Rebellion

Answer 2

1. Hong Xiuquan (Hakka family - minority)
2. attracted minority groups and peasants, non-elites
3. violence - efficacy
4. bandit gangs

Question 3

Boxer Uprising (causes)

Answer 3

1. bandits were prevalent, people joined together as “self-defense”
2. xenophobia
3. drought
4. religious beliefs