However, each theory was different and therefore had different results on the dynasties. ... "Emperor Qin divided the empire into 40 administrative units called "commanderies" which were further divided into districts and counties. ... " Although there were uprisings from the peasants due to the forced labor which eventually led the Qin dynasty to it's end, legalism was a very effective way of stabilizing China and upholding the legal code. ...

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Qin's government strictly enforced laws issued by the rulers, and for this reason it is often described as Legalist. ... Asoka was able to see this and his country flourished whereas Qin's dynasty fell to ruin. ...

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