1. From Ming to Qing

2. Ming Economic Growth Economic Growth through 1600  Elite classes created brilliant culture Followed by economic decline  Both global and internal causes

3. Ming Collapse and Rise of the Qing Main cause of Ming collapse  Internal rebellion  Border threats Rebel overthrow of Ming in 1644  Led by Li Zicheng Manchu imperial family rules Qing Empire

4. Emperor Kangxi Took formal control in 1669 Ruled 1669-1722 Intellectual prodigy and successful military commander

5. Contact with Russia Feared alliance between Mongols and Russia Treaty of Nerchinsky Inner Mongolia under direct Qing control

6. Tea and Diplomacy Eager to expand trade Used single market point  Limited the vast market potential for European Countries Only traded with Europe for silver 1793, British diplomatic mission led by Lord Macartney

7. Population Growth & Environmental Stress Peace Revival of agricultural Led to numerous problems Number of officials stayed the same