HIST 1112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Measles, The Columbian Exchange, Diphtheria
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Philippines: manila has 4 major riots/massacres in a 300-year period. In one instance, natives attack chinese traders: significant missionary activity. Indonesia: conquered by dutch for spice trading purposes, established batavia, less missionary activity. Princes of moscow band together & push mongols out: decide to push eastward for expansion (sibir/siberia) Indigenous tribes had their own languages & religions: eastern orthodox christians were the ones expanding, they brought priests and holy men with them to convert these peoples, sable furs were important for survival and very desirable. Population: bring in trade, diseases, and christianity, 77% of the indigenous population will be affected by european diseases in the first. Seven year war/french and indian war (1756-1763 ce) Commercial rivalries between major european powers: england, france, spain, prussia. Global conflicts arise between england & prussia vs. france, austria, sweden, spain, & russia: hegemony: leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
