Agriculture and trade- increased international trade.
The government encouraged people to reclaim barren lands and pit them under cultivation. Anyone who opened up new lands and paid taxes were granted permanent possession.
Cotton was very economic crop. Cotton flowers were collected, pits removed, beaten loose with bamboo bows, and drawn into yarns and weaved into cloth called "iibel"
Trade was a huge part of the economy and every "social" class was involved in trade some way, whether it be by trading agricultural supplies or other important.
Since the collapse of the Sui Dynasty )581- 618) productivity had been severely damaged and the national economy was in paralysis. After the Tang Dynasty reunified the whole nation, Emperor Kao Tsu paid much attention to develop agriculture.
In this way, the peasant's burden was lessened and production efficiency was improved.
In addition, many irrigation works were completed soon after the foundation. The economy was very great in power.
Accomplishments of the Song dynasty- lasted from 969- 1279 A.D. Considered a second golden age, following that of the Tang Dynasty, which collapsed 50 years earlier. Established in Kaifeng. Consisted of Northern Song and southern.
Basic facts- In 1279 the army of the yuan dynasty captured the capital of the southern song. Which pretty much ended the southern song. There was a total of 18 emperors who ruled.
Getting started- Set aside military and insisted on civilians. Civil service exams were revived schools spread and literacy grew.
Helping out- Boosted welfare and helped elderly. Made state hospitals, Made state orphans, made fire stations.
Zhao Kuangyin - military general who founded the Northern Song. 960 he launched a mutiny in Chenquio where he ascended the throne and fully established
Advancements- Agricultural productivity and output of food advanced. Commodity economy developed further.
Advancements- basic form of paper currency appeared during their time period, also called Jiao Zi.
Silk, textile, and porcelain.
Agricultural- Advances were made in the wining and manufacturing of ceramics. This caused Chena from AAg
China Renaissance- the industry improved with new bridges, better canal lock gates, and water powered clocks. Writings of neo- confucians helped philosphy.
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