How did the Shang dynasty gain control of the Yellow River valley?

They invaded the valley and defeated the former rulers.

They befriended the people and became their political leaders.

They used irrigation to manage water and gain control over the people.

They took over the farms of the people who lived there and forced them to leave.

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Antwan Munoz

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5 May, 15:23

How did the Shang dynasty gain control of the Yellow River valley?

They invaded the valley and defeated the former rulers.

They befriended the people and became their political leaders.

They used irrigation to manage water and gain control over the people.

They took over the farms of the people who lived there and forced them to leave.

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Abram Conway · Answer 1

Government. The Shang Dynasty was a monarchy in which the king was both lawmaker and judge so no-one dared to argue with him. He ruled by force, and anyone who transgressed the king's laws would be killed immediately by his soldiers