EAS105H1 Chapter : Korean Tonghak Rebellion

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+ treaties with foreign powers worsened conditions for ordinary people. + japan bought rice; profits from increases in prices went to middlemen, not producers. + japan fishery companies invaded korean coastal waters and their ships took over carrying trade. + droughts reduced tax revenues; state expenditures risen with payment of items to foreigners and need to finance modern institutions (army) + desperate for increase -> government allowed tax collectors greater leeway in oppressing peasants. Tonghak petitioned government repeatedly for end to persecution and religious toleration. + tonghak launched an insurrection in 1894 -> mad at officials and determined to drive min faction from court. + rebellion also fueled by xenophobic reaction to presence of japanese and other foreigners on korean soil and rejection of christianity. King kojong asked china for help, losing confidence in his army"s ability to repress tonghak rebels.

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