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How did Legalism lead to the fall of the Qin dynasty?

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Despite some who suggest the Qin should have been more strict in their control of oppositional forces within China, ultimately the unforgiving and punitive nature of legalism failed to sustain national unity and support of the people, resulting in the collapse of the Qin Dynasty.
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Answer:The government’s cruel treatment motivated peasants and farmers to join rebels to overthrow the Qin dynasty.

Explanation: I took the test.

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