3. Which of the following best explains the role of external forces played in the Ming Dynasty's fall?(1 point)

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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

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.

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.

The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
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The role of external forces in the Ming Dynasty's fall can best be explained by economic collapse weakening the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.