The Boxer Rebellion and U.S. Involvement: A History Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Engage your students with a comprehensive exploration of the Boxer Rebellion and the United States' role in this pivotal event in Chinese history. This reading comprehension worksheet offers an in-depth look at the nationalist uprising, the foreign military intervention that followed, and the lasting consequences for China.

Through this worksheet, your students will:

• Explore the rise of the Boxer Rebellion as a nationalist movement in response to foreign exploitation.
• Analyze the U.S. and international military intervention that crushed the rebellion and the consequences for China’s sovereignty.
• Investigate the Boxer Protocol and its harsh terms on China.
• Evaluate the long-term impact of the rebellion and foreign intervention on the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the rise of Chinese nationalism.

What’s Included:

• Multiple-choice questions to test students' comprehension of key events and figures.
• Matching exercises to reinforce important terms and concepts.
• Fill-in-the-blank activities to review critical facts from the lesson.
• Short-answer questions to encourage critical thinking about the implications of U.S. intervention and the Boxer Protocol.
• Primary source analysis based on an excerpt from the Boxer Protocol, guiding students through a close reading of historical documents.

This worksheet is designed for deeper learning, encouraging students to consider the ethical and political implications of U.S. and Western intervention in China. It can be used for class discussions, homework, or even sub plans, offering a complete and thought-provoking activity that students can work through independently.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Boxer Rebellion and the role of foreign intervention in China’s internal struggles.
• Analyze the U.S.’s military involvement in the rebellion and its impact on China’s sovereignty.
• Examine the long-term effects of the Boxer Protocol on China’s political and economic landscape.
• Foster critical thinking through the evaluation of primary sources and historical narratives.

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.6: Compare the point of view of two or more authors on how they treat the same or similar topics.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Perfect For:

• U.S. History (High School)
• World History (Grades 9-12)
• AP World History
• Global Studies or International Relations (Grades 9-12)

This resource provides a thorough examination of U.S. involvement in the Boxer Rebellion and the broader impact of Western imperialism on China, making it an essential tool for critical thinking and historical analysis. Whether used in a regular class or for substitute lesson plans, this worksheet will keep students engaged and learning.

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