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