Taiping rebellion for kids

          The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China from to It was led by Hong Xiuquan.

        1. The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China from to It was led by Hong Xiuquan.
        2. (–), large-scale uprising in the mountainous regions of central China that contributed to the decline of the Qing dynasty (–/12).
        3. In terms of casualties, China's Taiping Rebellion was one of the worst civil wars in history.
        4. The Taiping Rebellion was mostly a revolt by poor rural peasants against their landlords and the rich; inspired by the religious pamphlets of an American.
        5. The Taiping Rebellion was a significant uprising in Chinese history from Learn about its leaders & beliefs with our worksheets!

          6. In terms of casualties, China's Taiping Rebellion was one of the worst civil wars in history..

          Taiping Rebellion facts for kids

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          Taiping Rebellion

          Battle of the Yangtze
          DateDecember – August
          Location

          China

          ResultVictory by the Qing Dynasty
          Fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
          Weakening of the Qing Dynasty
          Belligerents

          Qing Dynasty Later stages:
          United Kingdom

          France          		Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
          Commanders and leaders

          Qing Dynasty Xianfeng Emperor
          Qing Dynasty Tongzhi Emperor
          Qing Dynasty Empress Dowager Cixi
          Qing Dynasty Zeng Guofan
          Qing Dynasty Sengge Rinchen
          Zuo Zongtang
          Charles George Gordon
          Frederick Townsend Ward  †

          Qing Dynasty Guam Wing

          Hong Xiuquan  †
          Yang Xiuqing
          Xiao Chaogui  †
          Feng Yunshan  †
          Wei Changhui  †
          Shi Dakai  †
          Li Xiucheng  †

          Henry Andres Burgevine  †
          Strength
          2,,–5,, regulars
          ~, militia          		1,,–3,, regulars , female regulars
          Casualties and losses
          Over 50, soldiers killedAround 75, soldiers killed
          Total Dead~20,, including civilians and soldiers (best