Why did the Ming dynasty abandon official support for oceanic expeditions after the death of the Yongle Emperor?
A) Markets for Chinese goods were saturated and overseas trade was in decline.
B) The Ming believed they needed to reallocate resources to prevent invasion from the north.
C) The Ming wanted to position themselves to more effectively defend against military threats from Korea.
D) European navies had conquered key Chinese ports in the fourteenth century,making maritime trade more difficult.

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The Ming dynasty believed that they needed to reallocate resources to prevent invasion from the north, which led to the abandonment of official support for oceanic expeditions. The northern threat was deemed more pressing than the benefits that could be gained from overseas trade and exploration. Markets for Chinese goods were also not saturated and overseas trade was not in decline, therefore not a factor in the decision. The Ming were not concerned with military threats from Korea, and European navies did not conquer key Chinese ports in the fourteenth century.

Why Did the Ming Dynasty Abandon Official Support for Oceanic