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Why did Hongwu feel that a strong military was necessary?A.to increase China’s territory.B.to prevent a rebellion by Moguls.C.to spread Confucian ideas.D.to protect his position as emperor

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The correct answer is B. Hongwu felt that a strong military was necessary to prevent a rebellion by the Mongols. The Mongols were China's neighbor to the north and now be would be called modern-day Mongolia and Manchuria (northern China). Even though they had been driven away, Hongwu knew they still posed a threat. He consolidated a huge army and the army was also taught how to grow crops in case their military positions became sedentary. However, in the end they were still defeated.

to prevent a rebellion by Mongols