Ming


 * the empire fell due to rebellion against corruption and because they were attacked by the manchu
 * Outlawed overseas trade
 * wanted to rid China of Mongol influence
 * Refused to get foreign trade, stubborn.
 * They thought China could get by on its own and wanted NO help
 * A combination of rebellion, corruption, and war pulled them down.
 * there was coruption
 * the corrupted oficials made heavy taxes on the pesants
 * the high taxes led to uprisings
 * the second emperor was overthrown by his uncle