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What were the causes and consequences of the Boxer Rebellion in China​

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Boxer rebellion in china was an uprising under a  Chinese secret organization called the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists led an uprising in northern China against the spread of Western and Japanese influence there.

The Boxer Rebellion was caused by the following factors: Western Powers: The Opium War (1839-1842) forced China to grant commercial concessions at first to Great Britain and then to other countries opening China to foreign trade. The industries and commerce in China were destroyed by the inflow of cheap foreign goods.

The direct consequence of the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was that the ruling Chinese Qing dynasty became even weaker and foreign influence in China continued. The Rebellion was ended when a multi-national force ended the Rebellion and China had to sign the Boxer Protocol in 1901.