After the fall of the Mongols, China was ruled by the native Ming Dynasty for nearly three centuries. The dynasty’s founder ruled for thirty years, becoming more paranoid and despotic over time. Though very few of his successors were particularly good rulers, China thrived in many ways. 

Write an p that describes the ways that China thrived during this time period in terms of agriculture, education, culture, etc. and its impact on the population. Your p must be between 700 and 1,000 words in length. Your p will be assessed based on the strength of your thesis statement, command of supporting data, and overall quality of writing.