The '''Ch'ing Dynasty''' ruled [[China]] around 1600 AD. It was founded by the Manchus. During the Ch'ing Period, China experienced peace, prosperity and safety. China grew wealthy through the trade of [[cotton]], [[silk]] and [[tea]]. Eventually the Ch'ing became so contemptuous for other nations that foreign traders were forced to kneel when Emperor Kangxi (1661-1722) had his laws read. | The '''Ch'ing Dynasty''' ruled [[China]] around 1600 AD. It was founded by the Manchus. During the Ch'ing Period, China experienced peace, prosperity and safety. China grew wealthy through the trade of [[cotton]], [[silk]] and [[tea]]. Eventually the Ch'ing became so contemptuous for other nations that foreign traders were forced to kneel when Emperor Kangxi (1661-1722) had his laws read. |