17 Facing the threat of western powers, the Qing government tried to carry out on major political reforms to
strengthen China’s national power. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(A) The Self-Strengthening Movement was mainly for the purpose of enhancing China’s national power.
(B) The defeat of China by the Anglo-French allied forces in 1860 proved the failure of the SelfStrengthening Movement.
(C) The defeat of China in the first Sino-Japanese War prompted Emperor Guangxu to undertake major
reforms.
(D) The projects of the WuXu Reform included establishing a naval academy, agricultural schools,
and business schools.