10 Questions
Which dynasty inherited and fixed up a national machine that was running smoothly according to Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong?
Qing dynasty
What industry took over much of the farmland near the mouth of the Yangtze River, leading to urbanization?
Silk industry
What did Communist historiography often consider the uprisings in Qing China as?
Manifestations of a more modern China
What were American traders primarily picking up in Turkey that offered a significant return?
Opium
Why did merchants find the temptations of the illegal opium trade too great?
High profits
What type of forces were blamed for the constant damage done to Qing China?
Human forces
What did the early Qing dynasty have in place to handle food shortages and disaster relief?
Ample infrastructure
What was the primary focus of the Qing dynasty within its expanded borders?
Self-sufficiency and prosperity
What was the main outcome of the uprisings in Qing China, according to Communist historiography?
Forerunners of China’s revolutions
What did the temptations of the illegal opium trade lead to for merchants?
Great fortunes
Explore the transition of China from imperialism and capitalism to the creation of the People’s Republic amidst a backdrop of betrayals, hypocrisies, and revolutions. Learn about the overthrow of the Manchus by Chinese rebels and the establishment of the Republic of China.
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