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=Yellow Turbans=

The Yellow Turbans were a Daoist rebellion group in Han China. They were the Daoist leaders. They launched a revolt in 184 C. E. in China promising a golden age to be brought about by divine magic. They rebelled in the time that the Han was in decline. Social unrest became common throughout the dynasty and many people turned to Daoism. They attacked the weakness of the emperor and the bureaucracy. They had the support of over 30,000 students. Unfortunately their protests failed and the Han dynasty continued to collapse. Civil war spread throughout the dynasty.

Created by Allie Pinosky: September 22, 2008 Edited by: Ian Worthington 9/24/08 Back to Unit 2 terms page