China in 1900

China 1900

• Ruled by the Qing dynasty
• Mandarins were students of Confucius
• Confucius' teachings emphasised the power of the Qing dynasty
• The Mandate of Heaven ensured power 
• Society was very traditional
• Peasants had no power and women even less so
• 90% of the population were peasants
• Only 5% had a say in the government
• Traditional views maintained by Mandarins
• The Qings ruled by oppression and punishment
• A lot of foreigners had taken over areas in…