Question

multiple choice
question 15
what was the outcome of the boxer rebellion?

a european nations assembled a military force that defeated the boxers
and maintained their trading practices in china.

b the chinese imperial army joined the boxers to dissolve european
spheres of influence.

c the boxer protocol between china and the european eight - nation
alliance renegotiated a new trade policy with greater chinese control
over trade.

d china demanded the european interests leave china and, in return,
china would pay them for the businesses they left behind.

Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion was suppressed by the Eight - Nation Alliance (which included European nations among others). After the rebellion, the foreign powers maintained their trading and other interests in China. Option A correctly states that European nations (as part of the Eight - Nation Alliance) assembled a military force that defeated the Boxers and maintained their trading practices in China. Option B is incorrect because the Chinese Imperial Army did not join the Boxers to dissolve European spheres of influence; in fact, the Qing government's attitude was complex and eventually they were part of the forces that dealt with the Boxers (or were defeated along with them). Option C is wrong as the Boxer Protocol was unfavorable to China and did not give China greater control over trade. Option D is incorrect as China did not demand European interests leave and pay for businesses left behind; instead, China was forced to make concessions.

Answer:

A. European nations assembled a military force that defeated the Boxers and maintained their trading practices in China.