Manchus Rule Essay

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The Manchus rule this dynasty which used Chinese system but prohibited them to hold high government offices. Confucian civil service system was continued and its sole religion was Neo-Confucian and the ancestors’ religions of Buddhism and Taoism were continued. Churches and schools were established by catholic and protestant missionaries. They defeated Outer Mongolia and into central. Asia.International trade with Japan and Europe grew tremendously. Porcelain, Silk, and spices were exported through Silk Road and Maritime trade.The strategy of lessening taxes was used to win the popularity with people. There were public irrigation, buildings, and bridges. High taxes motivated Buddhists and other internal rebellions weaken it.Europeans controlled

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