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From Ming to Qing
Ming Economic Growth
Economic Growth through 1600 Elite classes created brilliant culture
Followed by economic decline Both global and internal causes
Ming Collapse and Rise of the Qing
Main cause of Ming collapse Internal rebellion Border threats
Rebel overthrow of Ming in 1644 Led by Li Zicheng
Manchu imperial family rules Qing Empire
Emperor Kangxi
Took formal control in 1669
Ruled 1669-1722
Intellectual prodigy and successful military commander
Contact with Russia
Feared alliance between Mongols and Russia
Treaty of Nerchinsky
Inner Mongolia under direct Qing control
Tea and Diplomacy
Eager to expand trade
Used single market point Limited the vast market potential for European
Countries
Only traded with Europe for silver
1793, British diplomatic mission led by Lord Macartney
Population Growth & Environmental Stress
Peace
Revival of agricultural
Led to numerous problems
Number of officials stayed the same