Qing Conquest of the Ming - 3 Minute History

The transcript details the decline of the Ming Dynasty due to natural disasters, financial issues, and wars. The Jurchens, later known as the Manchus, capitalized on this weakness, eventually establishing the Qing Dynasty. The Qing expanded their control over China, overcoming Ming loyalists and resistance, including in Taiwan. Despite the devastation, the Qing ruled until the early 20th century.

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