HIS 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Indian Rebellion Of 1857, Babur

• School: St. John's University
• Department: HIS - HISTORY
• Course: HIS 1001
• Professor: Mauricio Borrero

Document Summary

Two sides: the way you see yourself (self-perception, the way others see you. Yes, they can change: this doesn"t mean they will, but they can. Can be caused by : changing political circumstances. Integrated into strong trade zone: omani shipped in more slaves from east africa and asia to expand economic market. No head coverings in particular: head coverings were prohibited by slaves, little to no distinction between aristocrats and slaves in terms of skin color, so clothing/dress distinguished the two classes. Three major changes occur at the end of the 19th century: 1st major change: zanzibar becomes british, 2nd major change: slavery is abolished (~1890"s, 3rd major change: rural to urban migration. Eventually are produced in europe and imported from there. Mid 1700"s british east india company gradually takes over india through conquest, trade deals, and political pacts: not the british government at this point, just the british east india company.