ENVS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, William Wilberforce, Triangular Trade
27 Nov 2013
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Was able to move ppl with the currents b/w africa and south. Developed through the triangular trade (an exchange of goods and humans from africa to south/north america, to europe that followed the current of the north atlantic ocean). Sleigh ships is what were used to move the commodities (humans) and had mortality rates of around 25%. Would find themselves on sugar plantations in south america. In order to stop slavery in the early 18th century the emerging liberal class (mainly women) created the first ngo"s (initial elements: networks of ppl writing, hold inquires, ex-slave speakers). William wilberforce (best friend of prime minister of england) convinced the parliament that the salve trade should be abolished. There were many colonial ports set up throughout much of asia. Huge enterprise, merchants realized they needed to discover a way to finance this all, from this grew the modern corporation (stock trading) Modern corporation became a law onto itself (hudson bay.
