1. The Qing Empire (Dynasty)
By: Scott Piotrowsky, Tom Mandry, Alex

2. Background information
The Qing Empire was founded by the Manchurian Clan Aisin Gioro, northeast China today
Nurhaci, founder of the Manchu state, began putting the Jurchen clans of Manchurian into military-social units.(A)
Nurhaci seized a Ming city, Shenyang and declared it as his own capital.
As he conquered more Ming territory, experienced Ming officials and generals came to his side and started to fight with them. (A)
When Nurhaci died in battle, his son, Hung Taiji took over.
His army consisted of Mongols, Ming people, and others.
It took about 20 more years to defeat the Ming empire and Qing became a dominant powerhouse.
Emperor Shunzhi was the first Qing emperor

3. Location

4. When The Qing Empire Began in 1644 and came to an end in 1912 (C)
One of the longest lasting dynasties in Chinese history

5. Impact Last imperial dynasty of China
Brought China even more prosperity and greatness
Expanded the Chinese control over much of Asia

6. Hairstyle Originally a Manchu Hairstyle
All Han men were required to get this hair style when taken over by the Qing Dynasty (B)
Style
Long in back
Shaved on sides and front
Some say it was a way of putting the Han people down

7. Religion & Relationships
Confucianism was the religion of this dynasty
Qing Conquered many of its neighbors and expanded far to the west
Russia
Did not get along with Europe especially in trading
Opium Wars (D)
Was against the British over trade disputes in 1840s
British won and was ultimately downfall of Qing

8. Rise & Fall Many things led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty:
Opium Wars with Britain and
Britain took control of Hong Kong
France Took Southeast Asia
Taiwan took Korea
Britain, Russia, Germany, France, and Japan began to control trade and military in parts of the Qing Empire called spheres of influence.
Many believed they lost the mandate of heaven.
Boxer Rebellion-opposed Qing and European Rule
Eventually It came to an end in 1911 (E)
Rise & Fall
Nurhaci the leader of the manchus brought together 8 banners armies and after the Ming let the Manchu into china to help stop a rebellion they took over the Ming Dynasty and established The Qing Empire in 1644.
Nurhaci conquered and brought together Jurchen and Mongol Tribes in order to defeat the Ming’s.
(F,G)

9. Significance
As the last dynasty of China, The Qing Dynasty ruled a large part of asia for over 250 years.
Unlike most of the world foreign powers were not big of the Qing Dynasty at first due to their isolationism.
However they were not prepared for conflicts with Europe as they began in mid 19th century and eventually led to their downfall. (F
As technology advanced foreign powers had greater access to this part of world.

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