Can you summarize the political reasons for why the Boxer Rebellion occurred and explain its social and political effects on the international community?


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Several factors contributed to the unrest among Chinese that led to the growth and spread of the Boxer movement. First, a drought followed by floods in Shandong province in 1897-1898 forced farmers to flee to cities and seek food. As one observer said, "I am convinced that a few days' heavy rainfall to terminate the long-continued drought...would do more to restore.

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