The Taiping rebel movement had some early victories but ultimately fell apart when Europeans rose to defend Qing rulers.

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The Taiping rebel movement did have some early victories, but it ultimately fell apart when European powers began to support the Qing government against the rebels. The Europeans saw the Taiping as a threat to their trade interests and feared the instability that would result from a successful rebellion. Their military intervention helped the Qing forces defeat the Taiping and maintain their grip on power.

The Taiping Rebel Movement Had Some Early Victories but Ultimately