Who was responsible for the unification of the Manchu tribesmen prior to the invasion of China in the 17th century? AP World History Chapter 26 Who was responsible for the unification of the Manchu tribesmen prior to the invasion of China in the 17th century? a. KangXi b. Hong Liaquan c. Nurhaci d. Cixi e. Lin Zexu Answer: C Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+