Ming Dynasty (jan 2, 1368 – jan 1, 1644)

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Centralization, got rid of Mongols and reimplemented stuff they got rid of (Confucian education)
Mandarins- officials sent to make sure locals were doing what they wanted
Eunuchs- worked for government & emperor
Rebuilt irrigation & promoted production of porcelain, lacquerware, silk, and cotton
GREAT WALL CREATED
DECLINE: pirates & smugglers, imperial neglect and corruption, famines led to revolts, allowing Manchus to take over

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