Question

Which of the following best explains the role external forces placed in the Ming Dynasty’s fall?(1 point)
Responses

Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself.
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself.

The expense of fighting external forces weakened the empire as new groups, such as the Jurchen (later known as the Manchus), gained control.
The expense of fighting external forces weakened the empire as new groups, such as the Jurchen (later known as the Manchus), gained control.

The Jurchens (later known as the Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
The Jurchens (later known as the Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.

Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty’s fall.

Answer 1

The expense of fighting external forces weakened the empire as new groups, such as the Jurchen (later known as the Manchus), gained control.

(External military costs and border pressures undermined Ming authority and allowed the Manchus to seize power.)