-
Zheng He was the emperor of China
-
China became isolated
-
What was happening?
-
In hope to share his word that China was a developed country, Zheng He traveled on the South borderline of China and India (as the image shows his route). His death in 1433 ended the voyage where his crew returned home only to be welcomed by the execution of their ships as ordered by the new ruler.
-
As stated before, Zheng He's crew returned home to find a new ruler in charge. The ruler or emperor demanded all ships be burned to the ground. This was one of the first steps that the Ming Dynasty took to isolate itself as an entire dynasty.
-
Manchus was a nomadic group who were asked by the Ming dynasty to come in and help with a rebellion. Instead, the Manchus decided to attack Beijenng and name the dynasty the Qing dynasty instead.The Qing dynasty kept the original political system.
-
Europeans brang opium as a way to weaken China. China could not help but get addicted.
-
Upset due to cheating, many Chinese men felt the civil service exam was inconclusive. It had seem there was paying examiners in the test. Some had even had their father help them get a higher job. The test was favoritized.
-
There was in an increase in public works which is why Qing made it better. Also the civil service exam was a way to lower taxes. t The public works ensured prevention of floods. Tax excepmtion was also given to those who agreed to redistribbute their land.
-
Many Chinese men became addicted to Opium
-
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 led to a war.
-
Since opium was being traded from Europe, it had been ruining the men of China. Chinese men were addicted. So they would pay anything for it, even silver. Which is why the Opium War began.
-
Opium is a drug. The men of China became addicted. They loss twice to European technology. The technology of guns was way more advanced. Many Chinese men died.
-
The Europeans were very advanced. So advacned that their technology was much more than China. So China had no chance to beat the Europeans.
-
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. They owned several parts of South Central China.
-
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.
-
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.
