What did Guangxu attempt to do through the Hundred Days' Reform?
Assert his authority over Empress Dowager Cixi
Bring about political, legal and social changes
Start a military coup
Increase trade with foreign nations
Answer
In 1898, Guangxu, the Emperor of China, attempted to bring about political, legal and social changes through the Hundred Days' Reform. He wanted to end China's isolation from the outside world, reform the government and military, and improve the lives of the people. However, the reforms were opposed by the Empress Dowager Cixi and her supporters, and they were quickly reversed.
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