HISA04H3 Lecture Notes - Mercantilism, Little Ice Age
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If it is an obvious quote from the documents, no need for reference. If you unsure whether it"s obvious or it isn"t obvious at all, cite. Cite textbook and companion: however, document should be enough for assignment. Grading is based on ability to back up arguments. Weighing of money: no common currency at that time , face value of coins was relatively useless. Focused on coin: focus on wealth, trade, focus no longer on religion (as shown by ignoring of religious painting) Lighting suggest that this is approved by god. Some scholars have written of silver century" beginning around 1570. A river of silver" from the americas. Located in what was peru, now part of bolivia. Mining (silver) was not done by the locals before the arrival of the spanish. The mines were at high altitude that made it difficult to work. Small population of natives lived in potos .
