Question

Why is the revolt of 1868 known as the scholar's revolt?

Answer 1

The Scholars Revolt of 1868 was an early revolt against French control and spread of Christianity. It was led by angry officials at the imperial court. They organized an uprising in Ngu An and Ha Tien provinces and killed nearly a thousand catholics. The French crushed the movement, but this uprising served to inspire other patriots to rise up against them.