Author: Anita L Hummel
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Guide To The Boxer Rebellion & China’s Independence
An essential aspect of Chinese history that any foreigner living or working in China should understand is the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was pivotal in China’s history and its relationship with foreigners. The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in China during the late 19th Century. A secret Chinese society known as the boxers was…
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How Were Missionaries In China Affected By Boxer Rebellion?
When you look at China, it is good to look at its history and how it has shaped China today. One of the historical events that took place in China was called the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-imperialist movement that lasted from 1899 to 1901. Many foreign missionaries during this time…
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Is The North Pole A Country?
The North Pole is one of those mysterious places many people wonder about traveling there and if it is a country. No, the North Pole is not a country. It is located in an area of international waters, which means no one country can claim it as its own country or territory. Despite this, several…
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Why Did The Vietnam War Last So Long?
Many Americans, myself included, may not understand the American involvement in the Vietnam War. In particular, many want to know why so many American lives were lost and why the war lasted so long. When most historians look at the Vietnam War and why it lasted so long, they usually state five fundamental reasons, such…
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Does India Celebrate The Lunar New Year?
The Chinese New Lunar Year is a significant holiday in Asia. Many places around Asia will be closed for the Lunar New year holidays. India celebrates its Lunar New Year celebrations based on its own lunar new year calendar: these Lunar New Year celebrations are not the same as the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations,…
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Chinese New Year Background And Guide
If you are ever in Asia during January or February, you will quickly learn that a significant holiday is taking place, known as the Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year. It can be challenging for many Westerners to understand precisely how vital this new year is for many in the Asian population. The…