How did skilled artisans contribute to the successes of the Ming dynasty?

Skilled artisans made valuable goods such as silk and porcelain, which were prized by buyers both within China and abroad. Selling these goods at high prices expanded trade and brought wealth to the Ming dynasty. The palace decorations in choice B were one use for fine crafts, but they do not explain the artisans’ broader contribution to the dynasty’s success.

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