Not all settlers considered themselves enemies of the natives but sought to better the lives of the natives and so had a second unintentional effect of introducing disease for which the natives had no immunity (Department of Aboriginal Affairs, 2011). The Spanish saw the Islands now known as the Philippine Islands as a prime location for military post and trade center. They conquered the islands with their superior military destroyed their culture as they saw it as Satanic but did not occupy the Islands as a colony and ruled through native chiefs. Much of the culture of the Filipino people before Spanish rule has been lost but the people themselves have remained (Library of congress, 2014). The indigenous people of the continent now known as Australia were a simple people very minimalist in their approach to life and nurturing of the members of their group.
China was completely contrary from Central Africa on economic, political, and cultural bases during the 1500-1800. From 1000-1500 China led the world in economic development and there after experiencing the trauma of rule by the Yuan Dynasty, China adopted policies that favoured Chinese political and cultural tradition. On the other hand, the kingdoms of central Africa had initiated commercial relations with Portuguese merchants and diplomatic relations with Portuguese monarchy. Portuguese traded for slaves and slave trade undetermined the authority of the King. The Kings were converts of Christianity just to establish closer relations with Portuguese whereas Chinese has great problems with the exclusivity of Christianity but the Jesuits were respectful of Chinese culture and won a few converts.
Although the Ottoman and the Spanish had many similarities, they also had many differences. The religions in the empires were one of the biggest differences between them because the Ottoman practiced Islam, but the Spanish practiced Christianity. Another major difference was that the Ottoman focused on land based trade, while the Spanish focused on sea based trade. The Ottoman and the Spanish empires both had a similar slave system, but they were different in the aspects of religion and type of trade. A major similarity between the Ottoman Empire and the Spanish Empire is that they both had some type of slave system.
Just think if Spain still had control over Cuba and Hawaii, we would have to spend more money as a country to import sugar and pineapples. With America going to war with Spain and gaining control of Hawaii and Cuba these things are not taxed as much as they would have been. During the war however, many people in Spain and supporting Spain in the war, burnt the sugar cane fields and threatened the lives of many. People against the idea of imperialism were worried about the wars that it might entail and I cannot say that I blame them. With the Spanish American War happening because of the imperialism, this brought many people in America against the idea.
Contributing factors are; the changing nature of immigration and entrenched WASP racism, pre-existing legislation before 1920s, WWI and isolationism, economic fears, social and religious fears, and political fears. Political fears did to an extent have an effect on the increasing hostility towards immigrants, however this was perhaps not the most significant factor. Until the 1880s the vast majority of immigrants were White Anglo Saxon Protestants (WASPS) They came from countries such as Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and Germany. The were mostly Protestants who spoke English, which came to be the official language of the United States. Their decendents thought themselves to be 'native born americans' and came to dominate American society.
Assess the view that, for minority ethnic groups, the practice of religion and membership of religious groups is mainly in the form of cultural defence (33 marks) The term ethnic minority describes a group of people that are part of a community with shared characteristics. These groups tend to hold their religious faith as an important part of their identity. Due to the increase of immigrants, mainly Asians, Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshi and Caribbean migrants, Britain soon became known for its cultural diversity and religious pluralism. Many sociologists associate religion strongly with the idea of cultural defence and the practice of religion in turn strengthens the feeling of cultural defence. However, the view fails to recognise the
Christian Influence Christianity has had an effect on countless number of topics globally. Yet nationally America has had its Christian influences as well. In early America religious thought was mostly tide to severe Puritanism. Or, it was thought to be part of European church life that somehow made its way across the seas. Theology had shifted dramatically from European thought and become very much American way of thought.
Despite the positive impact immigration has had on our society, each phase of immigration has also brought fear in one form or another among our native born and more established citizens. This fear has often times resulted in political movements like the “Know Nothings” that emerged as a protestant reaction to the large number of Catholics that migrated to the U.S. shortly before the Civil War. On occasion the innate fear of foreigners on the part of U.S. citizens has given rise to Federal Legislation such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This bill singled out China as a group, restricting their immigration. States too have on many occasions tried to legislate their own laws regarding immigration.
The third theory is cultural theory in which people believe that immigrants pose as a threat toward the cultural norm (Wallace 2012). The Chinese exclusion acts where based off the cultural theory and all three theories can be used to argue the reasoning of the 40% increase of hate crimes in the United States of
They have had bad and good influences over time. Many Cubans fled to America to get away from their dictatorial government. Their culture is considerably influenced by the Spanish colonists, which has impacted the traditions and religious views. Most Cuban Americans practice the Roman-Catholic religion. Despite the fact they mainly practice Roman-Catholic religion, there are some who believe in the Protestant, Jewish religions, and some who are non-religious.