Ming Dynasty: Trading Policies, Achievements, and Greatest Fear

How did the Ming Dynasty change trading policies under their leadership?

The Ming placed strict limits on trade and believed their products were superior.

In around 1570, the Ming court was obliged to permit mutual and tributary trade with the Mongols and visiting trade by the Chinese merchants.

What was the Ming Dynasty famous for?

Notable Ming achievements include the refurbishment of the Great Wall to its greatest glory, large naval expeditions, vibrant maritime trade, and the rise of a heavily monetized economy.

What was the greatest fear of the Ming dynasty?

The Mongols on the steppe to the north were the largest threat to the legitimacy of the Ming dynasty. Periodic raiding and invasions challenged the Ming state's legitimacy from proclamation in 1368 to collapse in 1644.

Question 7 (SSWH 11b) How did the Ming Dynasty change trading policies under their leadership? The Ming placed strict limits on trade and believed their products were superior.
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