AP Success - AP European History: Boxer Rebellion's Siege Analyzed
Peking: Reports from the U.S. Consulate, 1900"From June 20 to July 16 repeated attacks by Chinese troops on all sides, both rifle fire and artillery, including two 3-inch Krupp guns.Since July 16, armistice, but cordon strictly drawn, both sides strengthening positions.5We hold at present following line: Two hundred yards wall Tartar City south of American legation, Russian and British legations half of park opposite east of latter, also French and German legations; all outside this line burnt and ruins held by Chinese, whose barricades are close to ours.All women and children in British legation. Food sufficient for fortnight at most. Ammunition running short.Casualties to date 62 killed, including Strouts (captain of marines), David Oliphant, Warren, and double that number wounded in hospital, including Halliday (captain of marines). Rest of legation all well.10Important that relief force, when near, should advance rapidly to prevent attack on legations by retreating Chinese forces.Yesterday we refused a renewed demand to leave Pekin and proceed to Tientsin."
Question 1
The source describes a situation that took place during which historical event?
The Sino-Japanese War
The Opium Wars
The Taiping Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion
Question 2
According to the source, what was the status of the international legations as of the report?
Successfully evacuated to Tientsin
Under siege and surrounded by Chinese troops
Receiving reinforcements from allied forces
Negotiating a peaceful resolution with the Chinese
Question 3
What does the source indicate about the supplies within the legations?
Both food and ammunition had been completely exhausted
Food was scarce but ammunition was plentiful
Food was sufficient for a fortnight and ammunition was running short
There was an abundance of both food and ammunition
Question 4
The mention of 'two 3-inch Krupp guns' in the source suggests that the Chinese forces were:
Utilizing modern artillery in their attacks
Equipped with outdated European weapons
Relying solely on traditional combat methods
Lacking in advanced weaponry
Question 5
What recommendation does the source make regarding the relief force?
The relief force should advance rapidly to prevent attacks on the legations by retreating Chinese forces
The relief force should negotiate with the Chinese for a peaceful withdrawal
The relief force should retreat to avoid escalating the conflict
The relief force should wait for further instructions before advancing
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