Question

FIFTEEN PTS! What caused the Ming dynasty emperor to stop the building of ships? Thank you! I would appreciate it if you could answer this ASAP.

Answer 1

It was the defense that the Chinese were implementing, because they were afraid of the Mongols, which made them cut off trade. Because there was no need for trade, there was no need for traveling, so they didn't need ships.

Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

They didn't want their country infected with foreign ideas or ways I believe

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