Qin Dynasty (nov 1, 221 BC – dec 7, 210 BC)
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Creation: After the Zhou Dynasty fell, the Qin Dynasty assembled with the first real emperor, Xin Shi Huangdi.
Achievements: During the Qin Dynasty, they created standard coins, weights and measures, they began construction on the Great Wall and irrigation systems, and they began taking a National Census.
Decline: The decline of the Qin Dynasty was due to extremely high taxes, attacks on intellectuals, and violent killings by the government.
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