Between 1100 to 1600 C.E. cities played the role of maintaining social and cultural structure with a greater power in charged that provided a booming success with the economy. During 1100 to 1600 C.E. it was very common for the western and eastern hemispheres of the world to have someone in charge of a city to take care of the civilians. Sometimes these cities were even under monarchy that helped the economy greatly with vendors selling rare gems and gold outside of their castle gates.
This might have been seen as being selfish to other countries, which is why other nations eventually started taxing goods from France. Minimizing imports was not the only measure France took to keep their money. They also built a large navy to protect against smugglers. The actions taken because of Colbert’s Mercantil system made France very wealthy, and eventually was adopted in all parts of the world to create wealth. The surpluses of money that Mercantilism creates still finance wars all around the globe in the 21st Century, and it is amazing that Colbert invented it back in the 17th Century.
Britain also established companies in India and Africa. Due to the trade between the colonies via the companies, Britain started to generate a large consistent income. Mercantilist policies were introduced shortly after 1680. A factor that led to Britain gaining its reputation and wealth were that it established a strong connection with its merchants. The merchants were happy to trade with Britain as a policy of Britain was to protect its clients.
Their economy prospered in the fur trade, fishing, lumbering, farming and other industries that produced raw materials. This abundance of natural resources stimulated trade into the colonies as developed industries in Europe required raw materials to convert into refined goods. The New England colonists were largely Puritans, who led very strict lives. The Middle colonists were a mixture of religions, including Quakers (led by William Penn), Catholics, Lutherans, Jews, and others. The Southern colonists had a mixture of religions as well, including Baptists and Anglicans.
CCOT Essay Islam was started in 600 AD and has left a lasting impact on South Asia, during the time period of 1000 to 1750 C.E. The impact of Islam on South Asia created continuities because of economics, but more changes because of the cultural and political aspects. Islam impacted South Asia greatly with its economic continuities between the time periods of 1000 to 1750. In 1000, South Asia was a huge center of trade, exporting cotton, sugar cane, and spices, all in high demand. This occurred because of its geographical location, pitted in between Europe and Asia, who both had large economies based on trade.
(doc1) (doc4) Through India, Britain was able to obtain tropical produce for their citizens. In return, Britain brought the people of those garden spots the necessary resources to sustain such production. Britain modernized India, building 40,000 miles of railway, 70,000 miles of paved roads numerous canals, telegraphs, and 30 million acres of irrigation. These improvements with the many resources available made India, Britain’s most profitable colony, the brightest jewel in their crown. On the opposite end, British colonialism required massive military budgets to protect the people of India, placing quite a burden on the British people.
The Benin artworks were not just pieces of art but part of an oral tradition, which belonged to the people of Benin that contained African accounts that weren’t written about the ethnicity, culture or colonisation, they were “passed down through stories andobjects and art.” The people of Benin used this as visual record through the works of art,their society is a very complex culture and their plaques tell a documentary. Due to the circumstances of their removal and the important role which they play in African society and culture, some controversy surrounds the ownership of the Benin sculptures. One group believes that they should be returned to their original owners while the other believes that they should remain in museums. One of the critical adaptations to Benin artwork is how it is located in Museums around Europe, Benin art is not easily positioned into the category of art or anthropological. This is incredibly hard when the Benin artworks fit into both categories.
Many foreign powers wished to take Ethiopia for themselves due to its economic nature and its long standing history. This was mostly due to the factor that "European powers engaged in the Scramble for the partition of Africa"[2]. Ethiopia was a state like no other within Africa that was able to maintain themselves this was due to the fact that they had a feudal system that was considered to be similar to that of Russia. Furthermore Ethiopia had significantly moved themselves into a powerful position with the European powers making it difficult for numerous situations to occur. Menelik II had successfully managed to manipulate European powers against each other as well as gaining numerous arms and modern weapons against one another.
Statues were present of kings and queens. There were also carvings of servants serving their ruler. The notes on many of the artifacts suggested that the uses for the items were for the chief or ruler. I had a very strong sense that the African culture is hierarchical. Status is extremely important and is shown outwardly by wearing things.
Conrad mentions one of the European bands “this devoted band called itself the Eldorado Exploring Expedition” (43). Moreover, the main character of the novella, Kurtz, represents the Europeans “‘he is a very remarkable person.’ Further questions elicited from him that Mr. Kurtz was at present in charge of a trading-post, a very important one, in the true ivory-country” (25). In fact, Kurtz is a remarkable character and the most important trader of the Europeans because he “sends in as much ivory as all the others put together …” (25) and that what makes him an idealist. As we read later in the book, Kurtz “is an emissary of pity and science and progress, and devil knows what else. We want… for the guidance of the cause intrusted to us by Europe, so to speak, higher intelligence, wide sympathies, a singleness of purpose,” (35) we notice the significance of Kurtz.