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A 7 page paper which examine how China's Republic differs from the Ming-Qing predecessor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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through many intricate changes from various dynasties to a socialist regime. The following paper briefly touches on the Ming period, then discusses the Qing and the Republic, illustrating the changes
that made China a modern nation. Ming With the Ming dynasty it is noted that the rulers were not necessarily kind or even normal. One author notes that,
"The Ming rulers distinguished themselves by being fatter, lazier, crazier, and nastier than the average Imperial family."1 The author also indicates that the first Ming Emperor found out that his
prime minister was setting plots against him and so the emperor had him beheaded, along with this family and anyone who was even slightly connected to the man.2 "Eventually, about
40,000 (no, that is not a misprint) people were executed in connection with this case alone."3 The Ming period was also a very powerful period when the nation turned
within itself for further development, rather than relying on any outside influence. They were the dynasty responsible for fortifying the Great Wall, and for building the Forbidden City.4 However, it
was the very long and tiresome wars with the Mongols as well as pressures from Japan and Korea, which eventually weakened the Ming rule.5 China became weaker and they were
essentially ripe for takeover so in 1644 the Manchus invaded and took Beijing. This was when the Qing dynasty, the last dynasty of China, was established.6 Qing During the
early years of the Qing dynasty there was a powerful growth in many different areas, a flourishing of Chinas culture and advancement. The following provides some information regarding this condition:
"In order to mitigate class conflicts, the Qing pursued a policy of rewarding land cultivation coupled with a reduction or exemption from taxation. These policies promoted economic growth in the
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