[INR 2002] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (41 pages long!)
30 Mar 2017
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Ii. doctrine of imperialism based on economic and military power meant to build on each other. Mercantilist policies favored the mother country over its colonies and competitors. Home countries (mainly western europe) expanded beyond their borders and created colonies, trade monopolies, etc. all to benefit themselves and fight their wars. Main goal was to benefit home countries, by establish monopolies (exclusive possession of a good) that controlled trade. Crown"s control of the colonies" gold and silver mines. Manipulated controls over trade; prices for goods, prices for imports and exports. exploited colonies by taking raw resources, selling back manufactured goods watch for this pattern to repeat itself. 1517 martin luther posts 95 theses in wittenberg germany. Greatest concern was the abuse of indulgences (forgiveness of sins sold theses about the corruption of the catholic church by the church) 1523 protestant reformation begins in scandinavia. Call to the catholic church to reform itself.
