Explain any three features of Scholars revolt in 1868 in Vietnam.

The religious beliefs of the Vietnamese was a mixture of Buddhism, Confucianism and local practices. But the French missionaries tried to spread Christianity and tried to convert the Vietnamese as Christians. This led to the emergence of some movements. The Scholars Revolt was one among them.

1. The Scholars Revolt was started in the year 1868.

2. This movement was started against the domination of French.

3. This movement also emerged against the spread of Christianity.

4. It was led by the officials at the Imperial court.

5. Over one thousand Catholics were killed in the general uprising in the provinces of Ngu An and Ha Tien.

This movement was also crushed by the French.