Most armed rebellions have not been against [[authority]] in general, but rather have sought to establish a new government in their place. For example, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_Rebellion Boxer Rebellion] sought to implement a stronger government in China in place of the weak and divided government of the time. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobite_Rising Jacobite Risings] (called "Jacobite Rebellions" by the government) attempted to restore the deposed Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland, rather than abolish the monarchy completely. | Most armed rebellions have not been against [[authority]] in general, but rather have sought to establish a new government in their place. For example, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_Rebellion Boxer Rebellion] sought to implement a stronger government in China in place of the weak and divided government of the time. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobite_Rising Jacobite Risings] (called "Jacobite Rebellions" by the government) attempted to restore the deposed Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland, rather than abolish the monarchy completely. |