Question

Why did the Hundred Days of Reform fail during the Qing Dynasty?

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the defeat of China during the first Sino-Japanese War
the defeat of China during the first Sino-Japanese War

opposition by Emperor Guangxu leading to the persecution of liberal reformers
opposition by Emperor Guangxu leading to the persecution of liberal reformers

opposition by conservative political elites who saw the reforms as a threat to their power 
opposition by conservative political elites who saw the reforms as a threat to their power 

the inability of Chinese citizens to communicate with each other due to different dialects

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GPT-4o mini
The Hundred Days of Reform failed during the Qing Dynasty primarily due to **opposition by conservative political elites who saw the reforms as a threat to their power**. This opposition culminated in significant resistance from influential court officials and resulted in the eventual end of the reform movement, despite its initial progressive intentions.

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