Which of the following best explains the role external forces placed in the Ming Dynasty’s fall?(1 point)
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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.
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.
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 Jurchens (later known as the Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.