China's Dynastic History and Exploration

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Dynasty that restored China's greatness after Mongol rule

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Ming

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Hongwu's actions to help the lives of peasants

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He cut government spending and began efficient taxation.

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Policy that followed China's great period of world exploration

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A long period of isolationism

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Reason Zhengtong stopped voyages of exploration

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He said they brought in dangerous foreign ideas.

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Group that founded China's last dynasty

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Manchus from north of the Great Wall

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Cause of the end of dynastic rule in China

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Wars and European influences weakened the rulers, and the Qing dynasty fell.

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Purpose of Zheng He's sea expeditions

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The purpose was to explore, trade, and communicate China's power to weaker countries.

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How the Chinese government enforced isolationism

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Isolationism was enforced by banning foreign trade, kicking out foreigners, trying to eliminate foreign influences in Chinese society, and rebuilding the Great Wall.