1. MANCHU INVASION

2. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how the Manchu overthrew the Ming and established a multi-ethnic Qing Dynasty that doubled the size of the Chinese Empire LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Explain how the Manchu were able to invade and bring an end to the Ming Dynasty

3. Manchu Invasion Manchu Dynasty aka Qing Dynasty Last Dynasty of China: 1644-1912 Founded by Manchu people – Semi-nomadic people from NE China

4. Manchu Invasion 1644: Manchu were able to take advantage of rebellions against Ming Ming Rebellions: Beijing was conquered by rebel forces led by Li Zicheng – Ming army did not protect the capital because they had mutinied – Rather than be captured the last Ming emperor hanged himself

5. Manchu Invasion Wu Sangui (Ming general) allied himself with the Manchu – In order to drive out the rebel forces They were successful but this allowed the Manchu to take over

6. Manchu Dynasty Developed peacefully : it was a time of economic growth & development Tried to forced their way of life on China but adopted Chinese cultures & traditions Limits: – only Manchu could hold the highest government office – Marriage was forbidden between Manchu & Han – Imperial China reached it height of power

7. Isolationism Began having major problems with pirates in the Pacific – The emperor forced all people to move away from the coast & closed down China He told his people they would be a continental power No one was allowed to enter or leave the country – Results in the Chinese falling behind the rest of the world