Leader Analysis Sheet Name of Leader: Shi Huangdi Lifespan: 259-210 BC Title: Emperor Country/region: China Years in Power: 221 BC–210 BC Political, Social, & Economic Conditions Prior to Leaders Gaining Power Inter-community trade was limited. Political structure was not good. Ideology, Motivation, Goals: Shi Huangdi looked to unite China. Huangdi centralized power so that he could make more executive decisions. Significant Actions & events During Term of Power Huangdi introduced bureaucracy to China which was efficient. Even though Shi Huangdi wasn’t the best leader, he united a nation that was facing political turmoil. Short-Term effects: Long-Term Effects Was able to maintain a centralized government for a while. Shi Huangdi’s Qin dynasty was not able to maintain its rule for more than eleven years, but led to the Han dynasty which came to power through a peasant’s revolt.