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How did Emperor Shihuangdi began the construction of the Great Wall of China?

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Emperor Shihuangdi connected existing defensive walls. He also constructed watchtowers along the countryside to create a formidable wall. Liu Bang officially became the emperor of the Han dynasty in 202 BC

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The wall was constructed by unwilling conscripts and convicts who were sent north under guard from all over China for the purpose.

Explanation: This is what I got.

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