Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: East Asian History Sourcebook: Court Life in China

For Students 9th - 10th
The in depth story of the Empress Dowager Tsi-hsu who was a great supporter of the Boxers.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Great Qing Code: Law and Order During China's Last Dynasty [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article and lesson on the evolution of Chinese law and order which reached its pinnacle during the Qing Dynasty. Includes article, map, primary source exceprt, and questions for discussion. In addition, students learn about the Qing Code...
eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Chapter Iii: The Empress Dowager as a Ruler

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter from the book, "Court Life in China: The Capital - Its Officials and People" by Isaac Taylor Headland. It contains an interesting look at the power that Empress Dowager Cixi held in China.
Handout
Other

Kings College: Tzu Hsi: The Dowager Empress of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative piece about Empress Dowager Cixi and her rise to power in China. It contains an excellent bibliography with further research sources.
Graphic
Curated OER

Cixi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Cixi.