The Eight-Nation Alliance was formed to stop this event, which began in part due to resentment against the Western "spheres of influence" granted by the Unequal Treaties and the Open Door policy.
Dong Fuxiang's army of ten thousand Muslims from Gansu participated in this event, which saw the killing of missionaries in the Taiyuan Massacre. The Eight-Nation Alliance was formed to stop this event, which began in part due to resentment against the Western "spheres of influence" granted by the Unequal Treaties and the Open Door policy. The Dowager Empress voiced support for this movement, which arose in 1898 and lasted until 1901. For 10 points, name this Chinese anti-foreigner rebellion led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists.
Dong Fuxiang's army of ten thousand Muslims from Gansu participated in this event, which saw the killing of missionaries in the Taiyuan Massacre.
the Boxer Rebellion [or Boxers; or Righteous Harmony Movement before "Righteous"; or Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists before mentioned; or Yihetuan Movement]