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Mar 6, 1368
The Ming Dynasty
The Ming dynasty booted out the Mongol empire and restored power to the native Chinese. The Ming Dynasty helped build up China and made it a strong civilization. -
May 23, 1368
The first Emperor
The first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yanzhang. He ruled for 30 years. Most of the leaders have similar beards. -
Period: Jan 1, 1380 to
China
The History of China in over 5 centuries. -
Mar 6, 1500
Zheng He
This Chinese navigator built Huge fleets and sailed through Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Chinese could have been dominant power if they decided to use this travel system with trading. -
Mar 6, 1533
Zheng He's death
The Navagationist was theoried to die when he was out in the sea on around his 7th voyage. -
The Ming Dynasties biggest mistake
The Ming Dynasty asked the Qing warriors for help during a peasant uprising happening in China. Instead of helping the Ming dynasty, the Qing Dynasty thought it was a perfect time to attack and take over, which they did and were successful. -
The Ming Dynasty's Achievements
The Ming dynasty ruled untill 1644. The Ming built a strong centeralized government based on Confuscian principles, remade civil service exams, and removed the Mongols out of their terriory. -
Kangxi and Qianlong
Both were powerful leaders during the Manchu Dynasty.They were steeped in Chinese traditions. -
China Bans Christianity
China Bans Christianity to keep the Chinese culture alive. No one was allowed to practice Christianity unless they would be excuted. -
Canton
while in control, the Manchu people only allowed trade to occur in one city, Canton. This is where china gained goods from Europeans and other civilizations. -
Opium
British Traders introduced opium to the Chinese. This was a drug that was highly addictive and has harmful effects on the Human body. -
Trade
Untill 1830s, China allowed the European powers to trade only in the port city of Canon. It created limits to what could be sold and what can't. -
Banning Opium
By 1838, the drug habit amoung the Chinese had grown so widespread and destructive that the Manchu Emperor released an imperial edict forbidding the further sale or use of Opium. -
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Opium War
The Opium War began between Europe and China. Unfortunately, the European's had more better weaponary and the Chinese were vulnerable due to the weakness the Opium drug brought. The Chinese had a great amount of casualties. -
Hong Kong
Britain takes control of Hong Kong after the Opium war. China loses one of their biggest cities. -
Permitting Christian Missonaries
In 1844, the Manchu Dynasty was forced to permit christian Missonaries back into the country since Britain took over Hong Kong. -
Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a big Civil war in southern China. This was caused by the leader Hong Xiuquan when he stated that he was the younger brother of Jesus. -
Self Strenghting Movement
The Manchu Dynasty tried to get its act together in what became known as the Self-Strengthing Movement. This movement was not successful. -
Boxer Rebellion
A Rebellion that took place in China. The goal was to make china anti-foreign and anti-Christians. -
Open Door Policy
America was worried that china would become another India or Africa. So America made the Open Door Policy and announced equal trading privileges. -
Civil Service Exams
Civil Service Exams were being reinstalled adain in China. This showed social class. People sometimes thought of the system as cheap since people would cheat and be in high power.
