In 1–2 sentences, analyze the use of Legalism by the Qin dynasty to unify China. What were two Legalist policies that helped the Qin gain power?

Answer 1

Legalism was used by the Qin dynasty to unify China as it employed a strict set of laws to govern society and create a centralized state; two policies that contributed to their rise to power were the implementation of a standardized system of weights, measurements, and writing, and the adoption of a merit-based bureaucracy.