HIST110 Lecture Notes - Cesare Beccaria, Triangular Trade, Asiento
24 Feb 2013
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Change of government away from stuarts who were associated with catholics. Replaced by protestants william prince of orange. England changed sides, joined dutch against the french. First time: colonies became participants in war. Peace of utrecht britain received right to sell slaves. Created triangular trade system on northern atlantic, slaves exchanged for metals/clothes, slaves shipped to new world. Spanish colonies desired african slaves to work mines or plantations. Constant need for labor supply because inhabitants frequently died. England made huge amounts of money as result of trade. Middle class background from paris regularly insulted everyone, received joy from this, got beat up by noble he insulted, ended up in prison for couple years. Went to england after being banished in france. Spent 2 years in england determining its society, outlined how in every aspect england was superior to french, it"s balance of power, constitutional monarchy, independent judiciary, strength of parliament, common laws based on precedent.
