Which of the following best explains the role of external forces played 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
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.