1. Ming to Qing Dynasty

2. Agenda
1. Bell Ringer: Who is the best/worst ruler of the Mughal Dynasty? Provide evidence for your answer.
2. Lecture: Ming and Qing Dynasty
3. CCoT Essay Breakdown, Analysis
4. Primary Source: Christian vs Confucianism
5. Primary Source: Sacred Edict of Kangxi.
6. An Act of War?
HW: Scientific Revolution DBQ in eight days.
Objective: Students will analyze and correctly interpret documents pertaining to Ming and Qing China.
Students will examine the influence of Christianity on the Qing Dynasty.

3. The Mongols are gone!!
Hongwu takes power in 1368, rebel warlord that started as a peasant.
Copied Yuan military system
Militaristic
Prime Minister beheaded for plotting against him.
Then they killed his entire family (40,000)
Centralized government
He would review each document individually.

4. Ming to the Qing: Outside Contact
Initially, minor trade occurred through the silk road and maritime routes around India.
Christian Missionaries are allowed into China around (Jesuits)
There was an attempt to correlate Christian Teachings with Confucianism to develop a relationship between East and West.

5. Ming Decline
Many Westerners looked at the area with pride and curiosity.
However, decline began with weak rulers at this time.
Too much structure led to antiquated policies.
Inflation was rampant because of foreign silver.
Then the English and Dutch begin disrupting silver trade.
Little Ice Age- Leads to crops failing, starvation.

6. Manchus take over, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Just like the Mongols in 1279, the Manchus invade in an era of revolt and starvation.
Very strict
All Chinese forced to adopt Manchu dress and customs.
Still utilized Confucian edicts.
Intermarriage prohibited
Strong rulers dominate early in the Qing Dynasty, and opium and western influence would lead to its downfall.

7. Kangxi Gained the throne at the age of 7
Pacified traditional Chinese to accept Manchu culture.
Very tolerant of Christianity, but Christians were less tolerant of beliefs.
The Church would not agree on accommodating local beliefs and practices.
Christian activities suppressed after his death.

8. Qianlong Used strong military against tribes of the north.
Promoted economic prosperity and administrative efficiency.
Downfall of the Qing Dynasty begins at this point.
Corruption by Heshen, funds diverted from treasury

9. CCoT Breakdown
1. Thesis 2. Continuity/Change 3. Evidence (6) 4. World Historical Context 5. Analysis 1 2