HIST-281 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Hong Xiuquan, Qing Dynasty, Egalitarianism
29 Sep 2018
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Foreign affairs and other wars: other opium wars (1842-95, sino-japanese war (1894-95), russo-japanese war (1904-05). Wars cost lives and immense money on china"s behalf. Taiping rebellion: 1850-1864: hong xiuquan (1814-1864) -- hakka (han chinese), the leader of this rebellion sees the importance of jesus and christianity deeply, failed scholar. Influence of protestant missionaries: wanted to establish heavenly kingdom on earth. The rebellion began in the south: south was hit hardest by opium addictions, widespread rebellion, anti-manchu and anti-gentry, rebellion was defeated by gentry, 16 out of 18 provinces were effected by the rebellion. Imperial authority gets weakened in the qing government. Violence directed at foreigners due to how europeans are causing destruction to their country. Modern movement with emphasis on acting and egalitarianism that engaged the peasants: more roles for men and women with equality and equitable disbursement of land.
