After the embarrassments of 1895, how did the Chinese ruler respond?
A) Issued edicts called the 100 Days of Reform.
B) Supported the Boxer Rebellion.
C) Allowed provincial governors to implement the self-strengthening movement.
D) Appointed Li Zexu as imperial commissioner of trade to deal with the Western powers.
E) Supported the New China movement like other educated Chinese.
A
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