The History of the Ming Dynasty

By Kgreen01
  • Jan 1, 1368

    The Ming Dynasty Begins

    The Ming Dynasty began in 1368. HongWu was the first emperor. He ruled from 1368 to 1398 Under HongWu's rule a navy was built, with ships that weighed 1,500 tons.
  • Jan 1, 1398

    The Death of HongWu

    HongWu died in1398. Shortly after his death the Ming Dynasty started having bad luck.
  • Jan 1, 1405

    Expeditions

    Seven maritime expeditions were lead into the Pacific and Indian Oceans
  • Jan 1, 1500

    The Expansion of the Great Wall

    The Ming Dynasty expanded the Great Wall of China in the 1500s to prevent attacks from other countries
  • Jan 1, 1525

    Ocean Boating Trips Prohibited

    In 1525, there was a law passed that said no one was allowed to go boating in the ocean. If anyone was caught, they were executed and their boats were destroyed.
  • Jan 1, 1550

    Mongol Attack

    In 1550, Mongols looted and burned some of the Ming territory, attempting to overtrow the capitol, Beijing

  • The Last Emperor

    The last emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Emperor SiZong. He stabelizied the Empire SiZong tried to improve the life of peasents during his reign He commited suicide, saving himself from the disgrace of being captured by the army of The United Manchu

  • The Ming Dynasty fell

    The Ming Dynasty finally fell in 1644, under the rule of Emeror SiZong