What happened to the Great Wall when the Manchus increased China’s territory?
Responses
The wall became unnecessary.
The wall became unnecessary.
The wall was strengthened to repel attackers.
The wall was strengthened to repel attackers.
The wall’s exterior was covered with brick and stone.
The wall’s exterior was covered with brick and stone.
The wall became an important symbol to China’s people.
The wall became an important symbol to China’s people.
The wall became unnecessary.
The wall was strengthened to repel attackers.
The wall’s exterior was covered with brick and stone.
The wall became an important symbol to China’s people.
The correct response is: The wall became unnecessary.
The correct answer is: The wall became unnecessary.
Explanation: When the Manchus increased China's territory, they unified the country and established the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). They governed over the largest territory in Chinese history and implemented policies to maintain control and security. As a result, the need for the Great Wall as a defensive structure diminished. The Manchus focused more on strengthening their military forces and maintaining control internally rather than relying on the wall as a defense against external threats. Therefore, the wall became unnecessary during the Qing Dynasty.