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The Ming Dynasty

The Ming Empire ruled china from 1368 - 1644. The Ming dynasty existed during a time of many international changes that affected the dynasty's stability, especially in the 17th century. Much of these changes that occurred in China were attributed to Europe's demand for Chinese silk and porcelain in exchange for silver. As a result, social and cultural norms were upset throughout China and the government was unable to maintain power as a result.(Ebrey, 190)

Map of Ming Dynasty. Phono by Kallgan. Click [1] for original source.

Fiscal Collapse

Population Decrease

Chinese and European population comparisons. Photo by Kanguole. Click [2]for original source.

Collapse of Ming Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty

Chinese Pottery

Chinese porcelain from the 17th century.Photo by World Imaging. Click [3] for original source.

References

Ebrey, Patricia Buckley. Cambridge Illustrated History of China 2nd Edition. (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010).

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 ==The Ming Dynasty==
-The Ming Empire ruled china from 1368 - 1644. The Ming dynasty existed during a time of many international changes that affected the dynasty's stability, especially in the 17th century. Much of these changes that occurred in China were attributed to Europe's demand for Chinese silk and porcelain in exchange for silver. As a result, social and cultural norms were upset throughout China and the government was unable to maintain power as a result.
+The Ming Empire ruled china from 1368 - 1644. The Ming dynasty existed during a time of many international changes that affected the dynasty's stability, especially in the 17th century. Much of these changes that occurred in China were attributed to Europe's demand for Chinese silk and porcelain in exchange for silver. As a result, social and cultural norms were upset throughout China and the government was unable to maintain power as a result.(Ebrey, 190)
 [[File:China_Ming_1580.jpg |300px|thumb|Left|Map of Ming Dynasty. Phono by Kallgan. Click [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:China_Ming_1580.jpg] for original source.]]