Reforms made by the Qing dynasty after the Boxer Rebellion alienated which groups?
A. Peasants and artisans, who faced eroding living conditions due to rising taxes.
B. Merchants and professionals, who saw increased restrictions on trade with little return.
C. Members of the aristocracy, who resented their privileges being stripped away.
D. Conservatives, who did not see reform as the means to shore up the dynasty.
E. Western powers, who saw the reforms as a threat to the benefits they enjoyed.
Answer: A
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