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Which of the following describes the goal of Legalism in China? (1 point)

Shi Huangdi taught that the Warring States could only be controlled through order.

Confucius taught that the nature of man is evil and strict laws could make men good.

Han Fei Tzu taught that only being in harmony with nature could keep order in China.

Han Fei Tzu taught that only strict laws and punishment could keep order in China.

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The Legalists advocated government by a system of laws that rigidly prescribed punishments and rewards for specific behaviours. They stressed the direction of all human activity toward the goal of increasing the power of the ruler and the state.

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