Question

question 3 of 10
how did the defeat of the boxer rebellion weaken the qing dynasty?

a. it led to the fall of the qing government.

b. the death of missionaries led to a period of national mourning.

c. the loss of boxer leadership led to chaos in villages.

d. the presence of foreign troops led to a demand for democracy.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The fall of Qing was not immediate from Boxer Rebellion defeat.
• Option B: National mourning due to missionaries' death is not a main weakening factor.
• Option C: Loss of Boxer leadership causing village chaos is not a key weakening mechanism for Qing.
• Option D: After the Boxer Rebellion, foreign troops were present in China. This showed Qing's inability to protect sovereignty, leading to calls for democracy as people saw the need for political reform to resist foreign influence and strengthen the nation. This weakened Qing's authority as demands for change grew.

Answer:

D. The presence of foreign troops led to a demand for democracy.