mar 1, 202 BC - Rise of Han Dynasty (202 BCE)

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-Gaozu is first emperor, from a modest background and had "peasant qualities" (liked to drink, easygoing, blunt)
-Got rid of many Qin laws, but Legalists still had influence in farther away territories
-Tried to fix economy by reducing taxes and storing grain surpluses during prosperous times
-Back to feudal grants, but central government still had control over some land (commanderies)

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