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The Qing Empire (Dynasty)
By: Scott Piotrowsky, Tom Mandry, Alex
Background information
The Qing Empire was founded by the Manchurian Clan Aisin Gioro, northeast China today
Nurhaci, founder of the Manchu state, began putting the Jurchen clans of Manchurian into military-social
units.(A)
Nurhaci seized a Ming city, Shenyang and declared it as his own capital.
As he conquered more Ming territory, experienced Ming officials and generals came to his side and started
to fight with them. (A)
When Nurhaci died in battle, his son, Hung Taiji took over.
His army consisted of Mongols, Ming people, and others.
It took about 20 more years to defeat the Ming empire and Qing became a dominant powerhouse.
Emperor Shunzhi was the first Qing emperor
Location
When
The Qing Empire Began in
1644 and came to an end
in 1912 (C)
One of the longest lasting
dynasties in Chinese
history
Impact
Last imperial dynasty of
China
Brought China even more
prosperity and greatness
Expanded the Chinese control
over much of Asia
Hairstyle
Originally a Manchu Hairstyle
All Han men were required to get
this hair style when taken over by
the Qing Dynasty (B)
Style
Long in back
Shaved on sides and front
Some say it was a way of putting the
Han people down
Religion & Relationships
Confucianism was the religion of this dynasty
Qing Conquered many of its neighbors and expanded far
to the west
Russia
Did not get along with Europe especially in trading
Opium Wars (D)
Was against the British over trade disputes in 1840s
British won and was ultimately downfall of Qing
Rise & Fall
Many things led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty:
Nurhaci the leader of the manchus brought
together 8 banners armies and after the
Ming let the Manchu into china to help stop
a rebellion they took over the Ming
Dynasty and established The Qing Empire
in 1644.
Nurhaci conquered and brought together
Jurchen and Mongol Tribes in order to
defeat the Ming’s.
(F,G)
Opium Wars with Britain 1839-1842 and 1856-1860
Britain took control of Hong Kong
France Took Southeast Asia
Taiwan took Korea
Britain, Russia, Germany, France, and Japan began to
control trade and military in parts of the Qing Empire
called spheres of influence.
Many believed they lost the mandate of heaven.
Boxer Rebellion-opposed Qing and European Rule
Eventually It came to an end in 1911 (E)
Significance
As the last dynasty of China, The Qing
Dynasty ruled a large part of asia for over
250 years.
Unlike most of the world foreign powers were
not big of the Qing Dynasty at first due to
their isolationism.
However they were not prepared for conflicts
with Europe as they began in mid 19th
century and eventually led to their
downfall. (F
As technology advanced foreign powers had
greater access to this part of world.
Bibliography
A.
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<http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-history/the-qing-dynasty.htm>.
B.
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C.
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D.
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E.
F.
G.
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