AP US History

Category - History

Which group most often made up the revolutionary activists who sought to overthrow the Qing dynasty in the 19th century?
  1. Educated, well-traveled young men
  2. Unhappy peasants
  3. Soldiers
  4. Court eunuchs
Explanation
Answer - A - Educated, well-traveled young men most often made up the revolutionary activists who sought to overthrow the Qing dynasty in the 19th century.

Key Takeaway: Revolutionary activists in China generally tended to be members of the educated elite, with foreign contacts. People like Sun Yixian traveled widely, studying various governments in the western world, and dreamed of transforming China into an efficient modern nation.
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