The fall of the Ming dynasty was largely caused by a combination of factors. Scholars have argued that the fall of the Ming dynasty may have been partially caused by the droughts and famines caused by the Little Ice Age.
The Qing dynasty came into power in 1644. The Qing dynasty replaced the Ming dynasty when the Manchus attacked and conquered China. The Manchus, like the Ming rulers, allowed some trade. They limited foreign contacts and tried to restrict foreign influence in China.
