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The Boxer Uprising, also known as the Boxer Rebellion, was a major anti-foreign and anti-Christian movement that took place in China between 1899 and 1901. The movement was led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, known as the Boxers.

Option A: To help correct China's balance of trade While the Boxer Uprising did involve elements of Chinese nationalism and resistance to foreign influence, it was not primarily driven by economic concerns such as correcting the balance of trade. Option B: To drive out foreign influences This option is partially correct. The Boxer Uprising was indeed a movement aimed at driving out foreign influences, particularly Christian missionaries and their followers. However, this was not its only goal. Option C: To overthrow the empress The Boxer Uprising was not a movement aimed at overthrowing the Empress Dowager Cixi, who was the de facto ruler of China at the time. While the Boxers did receive some support from elements within the Qing dynasty, their main goal was not to overthrow the government. Option D: To modernize China This option is incorrect. While the Boxers did seek to restore traditional Chinese values and institutions, they were not focused on modernizing China or adopting Western ideas and technologies.