What event caused Emperor Guangxu to attempt the Hundred Days of Reform?

Question

The first Sino-Japanese War
The Opium Wars
The Industrial Revolution
Empress Dowager Cixi’s revolt

Answer 1

The event that caused Emperor Guangxu to attempt the Hundred Days of Reform was the first Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The defeat in this war highlighted the weaknesses of the Qing Dynasty and the urgent need for modernization and reform in China, prompting Guangxu to initiate the reform movement in an effort to strengthen the state and preserve its sovereignty.