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Mar 5, 1405
Zheng He Voyages
In order for the Ming dynasty to prove their strength, the Zheng He Voyages traveled westward to the Indian ocean. Consisting of 63 ships and 28,000 soldiers, their was very little trade only intervenion of land. Ended due to the new emperor's requestss and Zhenf He's death -
Mar 5, 1433
Ming's Isolation
After the end of the age of exploration, the new emperor benned ocean travel. Additionally, European religion was banned along with immigration. The new emperor believed that internal struggles required th economic funds rather than travel. -
Nurhaci
Nurhaci was belonged to the Manchus, a nomadic group, who helped establish the Ming dynasty. The Manchus later renamed themselves the Qing after conquering China. He made sure to hold very similar political system. -
Qing Rises
When the Ming dynasty calls on the Manchu for help, they are allowed to cross the Great wall in the north. This opened vulnerability to the Ming dynasty. The Manchu attacked Bejing in search for full control. -
Continuation in Culture
While Qing conqured China, much of the culture remained the same. Patriarchy was still very common and oys were favored over girls. Additionall, extended families, elder respect, and the political system were treades the sam as before conquering China. -
Riots on Civil Service Exam
By the 18th century, corruption was clearly seen in the civil service exam. The intelligent were paid to take exams while the poor were left to fail resulting in power given to the unqualified. This resulted in sevral riots among the poor, for they could not afford education nor the ability to pay for one to take their test. -
Public Works decrease
The economy of the Qing began to diminish. This resulted in the end of public works, which cause dikes to flood. This resulted in famine and riots amongs citizens. -
Qing improves China
Qing is improved by an increase in public works, the reintroduction of the civil service exam aswell as taxes lowered. The public works ensured prevention of floods. Tax excepmtion was also given to those who agreed to redistribbute their land. -
Trade Scandals
Qing has a high income of silver being the only thing to trade with Europe for. As a result, Britain decides that they must take trade control over China's trade. This is the start of the Opium war. -
Lin Zexu and Opium
Lin Zexu was sent to destroy opium by the emperor. This resulted in the death of sevral merchants who sold it. The incorruptable man burned twenty thousand chests of opium that had been transported from Britain. -
Opium War Begins
After having forbidden opium, Britain declared war on China. Britain desired to control China's trade by importing Opium from China to weaken the country. By 1838, one percent od the population was addicted to the opium -
Opium War Ends
The Opium War ended around the 1850s resulting in China loss. This led to an unequal treat with Europe. The treaty stated that Cjina mus be open in trade with all of Europe. -
Taiping Rebellion
Beginning in 1850, it was led by Hon Xiuguan. He led several successful attacks on the Qing for their unfair treatment and demanded new thinkers. Owned several parts of South Central China -
Taiping Rebellion ends
After attempting to go against the scholar gentry, the Taipings fall. Their lack of numbers and technology caused their eventual end. The scholar gentry had managed to assemble a nee army to defend them. -
Empress Cixi
A new empress rose names Cixi, yet she was towards the end of the dybast. While she was an empress, she supported the Boxer rebellion. Notice the fact that she is a woman in charge of a patriarchal society. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer rebellion was led by a secret societ who actually practiced boxing. They originally planned to take over the Qing yet also murdered Christians. They were supported by empress Cixi. -
Sun Yasen
Along with others, was a famous believer that Qing should not be replaced with another imperial dynasty. Beieved that westernization was important for China's survival. He cut off his pontail to separate himself from Manchus -
Last Civil Service Eam
While the Qing declined, the civil service exam was once again abolished. The increasing corruption and revolts ended the exam. The political system was also at downfall. -
The Last Emperor: Puyi
The Last emperor of the Qing was a young boy named Puyi. He was in no manner ready to rule a declining empire, so he was diposed of. He was the last emperor before the revolution. -
Chinese Revolution
The end of the Qing dynasty. Overwhelmed with power struggle and rebellion the Qing fell. Stated as the last dynasty to fall, which no longer existed as before,
