Why Did the Ming Dynasty Abandon Official Support for Oceanic

Multiple Choice

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.