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Title: Ming Dynasty


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Ming Dynasty
  • 1368-1644

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The Demise of the Mongols 1360s
  • Mongol (Yuan) rule created devastation of
    population, relentless taxation, neglect of water
    conservation for agriculture, famine and natural
    disasters causing peasant revolts that led to the
    demise of the Mongols

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Zhu Yuanzhang (Chu Yuan-chang)1368-1398
  • Orphaned peasant who led military forces against
    Yuan and captured Nanjing in 1356
  • 1368 proclaims self Emperor and founds Ming
    Brilliant dynasty
  • United China, attacked Karakorum, and advanced to
    Lake Baikal in Russia and proceeded toward
    central Asia
  • Restored pride and prosperity to Chinese people

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Emperor Yung-lo
  • Powerful general and ruler, led expeditions into
    Mongolia to conquer and defeat what was left of
    Yuan
  • Conquered/annexed Vietnam
  • Sponsored naval expeditions of Cheng Ho Chinese
    navy most powerful in world
  • Vassal states of Cambodia, Ryuku Islands, Siam

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Naval Expeditions of Cheng Ho
  • 1405-1433 Chinese dominance in Indian Ocean
  • Not searching for trading partners, colonies or
    naval bases but to fly Chinese flag to display
    power and prestige
  • Expeditions collected exotic products from Africa
  • After death of Cheng Ho Chinese naval power waned

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Emperor Yung - lo
  • Great public works projects dredged Grand Canal
    to facilitate trade and improve drainage
  • Eastern section of Great Wall rebuilt
  • Rebuilt Beijing former stronghold of Yuan
    dynasty
  • Succession incompetent but dynasty survived
    because of strong bureaucracy
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