I thought it was interesting how the chapter starts with "I think every Barbie doll is more harmful than an American missile"...and the article goes on to explain how Barbie and Ken images are depicted in America compared to the images of similar dolls Sara and Dara in Iran. Growing up, I never realized that Barbie and Ken were never actually married and the image of their relationships is based on materialistic things. Additionally, I thought it was intriguing that the author connected the two concept of dolls by stating that both dolls were made in China.
What factors contributed to economic globalization during the 20th century?
Technology contributed to economic globalization. Shipping in containers, huge oil tankers, and air express services were all part of an upgrade in technology. Population growth also contributed to globalization. It created modern independence while entering the world economy.
What ways has economic globalization linked the worlds peoples more closely together?
Department stores and supermarkets were stocking their shelves with goods from all over the world. Additionally, foreign direct investment, money motion, and capital movement linked economic globalization of world peoples closely together. Foreign investment allowed countries like the United States to open factories in China and Mexico and take advantage of cheap labor, tax breaks, and looser environmental regulations.
What new or sharper division has economic globalization generated?
Globalization has generated economic growth in world history. Life expectancies increased, infant mortality declined and literacy increased as well. Additionally, poverty has fallen, and availability for foreign aid has increased and representation in international economic organization.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
chapter 23
What was distinctive about the end of Europe's African and Asian empires compared to other cases of imperial disintegration?
It was distinctive because "never before had an empire been so associated with the mobilization of masses around a nationalist ideology" (p.692). Additionally the new nations claimed status that was equivalent to that of their former rulers. African and Asians wanted political independence but also the bases of their cultures in mind. Furthermore, the European colonies threw off British, French, Spanish and Portuguese rule during the late eighteenth century.
What was the role of Gandhi in India's struggle for independence?
Ghandi quickly rose within the leadership ranks of the INC. He applied his approach in periodic mass campaigns that drew a widespread of Indians. He had a simple lifestyle. He rejected modern industrialization. He did not call for social revolution but moral transformation. He wanted to see India as "...self-sufficent villages drawing on ancient Indian principles of duty and morality" (p.698).
What conflicts and differences divided India's nationalist movement?
The country was divided by Muslims and Hindus. All-India Muslim League contradicted the congress party's claim to speak for all Indians. Muslims were afraid they would not be heard due to the large Hindu population. The leader of the Muslim League argued that the Muslim minority should have a separate political status.
It was distinctive because "never before had an empire been so associated with the mobilization of masses around a nationalist ideology" (p.692). Additionally the new nations claimed status that was equivalent to that of their former rulers. African and Asians wanted political independence but also the bases of their cultures in mind. Furthermore, the European colonies threw off British, French, Spanish and Portuguese rule during the late eighteenth century.
What was the role of Gandhi in India's struggle for independence?
Ghandi quickly rose within the leadership ranks of the INC. He applied his approach in periodic mass campaigns that drew a widespread of Indians. He had a simple lifestyle. He rejected modern industrialization. He did not call for social revolution but moral transformation. He wanted to see India as "...self-sufficent villages drawing on ancient Indian principles of duty and morality" (p.698).
What conflicts and differences divided India's nationalist movement?
The country was divided by Muslims and Hindus. All-India Muslim League contradicted the congress party's claim to speak for all Indians. Muslims were afraid they would not be heard due to the large Hindu population. The leader of the Muslim League argued that the Muslim minority should have a separate political status.
intro paragraph
Imagine living in a country where poverty and corruption exist within the government and the rulers have unlimited power. The voice and the opinion of the citizens do not make a difference towards gaining equality. Envision helpless people who want to live in a city where voices are not oppressed and the government provides support for the citizens. The cities in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula perhaps learned from the small and local occurrence in Tunisia and felt the same pain that the man in Tunisia felt. The anger and frustration that was caused by living in a city with corrupt government officials and high poverty levels resulted in civilians in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to rebel against their government. The revolutions echo one another demonstrating the fight for equality, abolishment of oppression and economic and political reform.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Islamic feminism
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/11/2010111813029420433.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2011/03/2011318326616845.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2011/02/201121472514918558.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/02/201122852528240117.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2011/03/2011318326616845.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2011/02/201121472514918558.html
http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/02/201122852528240117.html
chapter 21
Europe history contributed to the First world war:
Italy and Germany joined territories into two major new powers
Germany and France war
Germany wanting to become industrialized became a new political problem in Europe
New Departures in the history of the 20th century
women supported their countries war efforts
war mocked the enlightenment values of progress, tolerance, and rationality
New states were formed in Central Europe and based upon the concept of "national self-determination"
In Russia, a revolution upheaval brought Bolsheviks to power and took Russia out of the war
World communism was launched and played a large role in the 20th century
War echoed to Asian and African men
United states was brought to the center of global power
The great depression was a global phenomenon
unemployment soared everywhere
Germany and the United States reached 30 percent or more
vacant factories, soup kitchens, bread lines, shantyowns, and beggars came to symbolize the human reality of this economic diaster
Germany and Austria borrowed extensive money from the U.S.
Britain and France were also indebted to the US
Brazil destroyed enough coffee crops
colonial southeast Asia supplied rubber and experienced a large export drop
Facism challenges the ideas and practices of European liberalism and democracy
violence against enemies was condoned and action was exalted rather than thought and reflection
individualism, Liberalism, feminism, parliamentary, democracy and communism were condoned which all divided the nation
Italy and Germany joined territories into two major new powers
Germany and France war
Germany wanting to become industrialized became a new political problem in Europe
New Departures in the history of the 20th century
women supported their countries war efforts
war mocked the enlightenment values of progress, tolerance, and rationality
New states were formed in Central Europe and based upon the concept of "national self-determination"
In Russia, a revolution upheaval brought Bolsheviks to power and took Russia out of the war
World communism was launched and played a large role in the 20th century
War echoed to Asian and African men
United states was brought to the center of global power
The great depression was a global phenomenon
unemployment soared everywhere
Germany and the United States reached 30 percent or more
vacant factories, soup kitchens, bread lines, shantyowns, and beggars came to symbolize the human reality of this economic diaster
Germany and Austria borrowed extensive money from the U.S.
Britain and France were also indebted to the US
Brazil destroyed enough coffee crops
colonial southeast Asia supplied rubber and experienced a large export drop
Facism challenges the ideas and practices of European liberalism and democracy
violence against enemies was condoned and action was exalted rather than thought and reflection
individualism, Liberalism, feminism, parliamentary, democracy and communism were condoned which all divided the nation
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Chapter 20-colonial encounters
It was interesting to read the different ways the colonial takeover of Asia and Africa occurred. Europeans preferred informal social control because it was cheaper and less likely to provoke a war. Although, when needed the Europeans did take the risk of conquest and outright the colonial rule. The motives for Europeans were shaped by the military and economic power that came with the Industrial Revolution.
India and Indonesia grew out of earlier interaction with European trading firms. The Mughal Empire lacked united to begin with leading the Europeans to a successful colonization.
Furthermore, it was also interesting to read the how people benefited from the colonial regime. For example, many men found employment, their status in society changed, and they had security in European-led armed forces. European education was promoted. A few were able to return back home as doctors, lawyers, doctors, engineers, or journalists. Additionally, there was also cons that came along with the colonial regime. The Muslims and Hindus did not want to convert to Christianity. Also, local rulers lost power, landlords were deprived of their estates or their rents, and peasants overtaxed and exploited by urban moneylenders.
Moreover, it was fascinating to read how the power of the colonial states transformed the economic lives of colonial subjects by not paying people for labor on public projects, such as building railroads, constructing government buildings, and transporting goods.
India and Indonesia grew out of earlier interaction with European trading firms. The Mughal Empire lacked united to begin with leading the Europeans to a successful colonization.
Furthermore, it was also interesting to read the how people benefited from the colonial regime. For example, many men found employment, their status in society changed, and they had security in European-led armed forces. European education was promoted. A few were able to return back home as doctors, lawyers, doctors, engineers, or journalists. Additionally, there was also cons that came along with the colonial regime. The Muslims and Hindus did not want to convert to Christianity. Also, local rulers lost power, landlords were deprived of their estates or their rents, and peasants overtaxed and exploited by urban moneylenders.
Moreover, it was fascinating to read how the power of the colonial states transformed the economic lives of colonial subjects by not paying people for labor on public projects, such as building railroads, constructing government buildings, and transporting goods.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Segments of Slavery
The Impact of the Slave Trade in Africa p. 455
Western African economies were increasingly connected to the European world
African population was decreasing
Africans who benefited most from the traffic were not investing in the productive capacities of African societies
African authorities sought to take advantage new commercial opportunities and manage the slave trade in to their own interests
Benin exported fewer than 1.000 slaves a year, uniqueness lay in its relatively successful efforts to avoid deep involvement in slave trade
Dahomey on the other hand, became chief business of the state until the 19th century
The Atlantic Slave Trade p.449
Children could inherit the slave status of their parents
Males were favored 2 to 1 to female slaves
some slaves in the Islamic world acquired prominent military or political status
Although most slaves worked in their owners households, farms, shops, laboring in large-scale agricultural industrial enterprises
slaves were treated as dehumanized property
Ancient Greece took into consideration affirming values of human freedom and equality
Atlantic slavery came to be identified with Africa and "blackness""
Sugar was an essential factor leading to slavery
""Slav"became "slave"in European language
Africans were cheap slaves and skilled farmers as well as had a strong immunity to both tropical and European diseases, they were not Christians, close at hand, readily available
Western African economies were increasingly connected to the European world
African population was decreasing
Africans who benefited most from the traffic were not investing in the productive capacities of African societies
African authorities sought to take advantage new commercial opportunities and manage the slave trade in to their own interests
Benin exported fewer than 1.000 slaves a year, uniqueness lay in its relatively successful efforts to avoid deep involvement in slave trade
Dahomey on the other hand, became chief business of the state until the 19th century
The Atlantic Slave Trade p.449
Children could inherit the slave status of their parents
Males were favored 2 to 1 to female slaves
some slaves in the Islamic world acquired prominent military or political status
Although most slaves worked in their owners households, farms, shops, laboring in large-scale agricultural industrial enterprises
slaves were treated as dehumanized property
Ancient Greece took into consideration affirming values of human freedom and equality
Atlantic slavery came to be identified with Africa and "blackness""
Sugar was an essential factor leading to slavery
""Slav"became "slave"in European language
Africans were cheap slaves and skilled farmers as well as had a strong immunity to both tropical and European diseases, they were not Christians, close at hand, readily available
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Feminism
How did the extraordinary process get launched in the 19th century?
v European Enlightenment challenged many ancient traditions
v French reveloution raised the possibility of re-creating human societies on new foundations
v Women participated in these events suggesting that revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality must include women
v Declaration of women’s rights”…discover your rights”
v Taking part in temperance movements, charities, abolitionism, missionary work, socialist and pacifist organizations, active trade unionists
v Started to view women as individuals with rights equal to men
v Refused to take husbands’ surname and wore trousers under skirts
v Womens’ movements in the West focused on suffrage
v National American Woman suffrage Association claimed 2 billion members
v British women’s social and political organized a campaign of violence that included blowing up railroad stations, slashing works of art, and smashing department store windows
v Beginning of the 20th century the movement became a mass movement
v 1900-woman gained entrance to universities, literacy rates were growing steadily
v manage and control their own property and wages
v divorce laws were liberalized
v medicine opened to a few and teaching as well
v Jane Addams invented social work
v New Zealand became the first country to give the vote to all adult women, everywhere else it was not achieved until after world war 1
v Slower progress in politics
v Writers, journalists addressed taboo sexual topics---homosexuality and birth control
Cons of woman having equal rights:
v Serious reproductive damage
v Depopulate the nation
v Seen as selfish
v Willing to sacrifice family to pursue individual goals
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Chapter 17
It was interesting to read that the ideas of the enlightenment contributed to the Atlantic revolutions because it originally derived from the enlightenment. It was shared across the ocean in newspapers, books, and pamphlets. The idea of human political and social arrangements could be engineered and improved by human action. The new ideas of liberty, equality, free trade, religious tolerance, republicanism, and human morality. It was a new start in the construction of human communities.
It was fascinating to read about how different the two revolutions were. The American revolution was perceived as preserving existing liberties of the colonies rather than creating new ones. The conditions in the American revolution was also made for less poverty and more economic opportunity and fewer social differences. It was not so revolutionary because it established democratic tendencies of colonial societies.
It was also appealing to read how that the French revolution differed from the American Revolution in many ways. The French insurrection was driven by sharp conflicts within society. The different classes in the French society were affected as well. The members of the titled nobility reserved and resisted the monarchy's efforts to subject new taxes. The middle class was offended by the remaining privileges of the aristocracy which excluded them, and the urban residents were hit hard as well. The French were more violent reaching a radical character. In contrast, the Americans revolution was to restore and rebuild upon earlier freedoms. French people also saw themselves as starting from scratch when comparing themselves to the Americans.
It was fascinating to read about how different the two revolutions were. The American revolution was perceived as preserving existing liberties of the colonies rather than creating new ones. The conditions in the American revolution was also made for less poverty and more economic opportunity and fewer social differences. It was not so revolutionary because it established democratic tendencies of colonial societies.
It was also appealing to read how that the French revolution differed from the American Revolution in many ways. The French insurrection was driven by sharp conflicts within society. The different classes in the French society were affected as well. The members of the titled nobility reserved and resisted the monarchy's efforts to subject new taxes. The middle class was offended by the remaining privileges of the aristocracy which excluded them, and the urban residents were hit hard as well. The French were more violent reaching a radical character. In contrast, the Americans revolution was to restore and rebuild upon earlier freedoms. French people also saw themselves as starting from scratch when comparing themselves to the Americans.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Chapter 18
It was interesting to read that the roots of the industrial revelation was not recognized at first because of all the apparent global roots. For example, the Islamic world was upcoming in ship building and India was known for the cotton textile production. China was also known for the upcoming technological inventions. Also, the European States were fairly new indicating that the revolution perhaps can not occur in such an area.
Addittionally, it was intriguing to read why Britain faced an industrial revolution breakthrough. They had products for crop rotation, and new mining and manufacturing enterprises. They also, interestingly enough welcomed people based on skill level and did not factor people out based on religion. Britain fostered a freer technological innovation and the geography and history of Britain also helped the revolution breakthrough.
The British revelotuon transformed the British Society in several ways, but landed aristricrats had to make way for the upcoming business men, manufactures, and bankers.
It was not surprising to read that the middle class was affected the most during the 19th century. Middle class workers were able to contain extremely wealthy factories. They were also able to become mine owners, bankers and merchants. The roles of the woman in the middle class rose as well. In twenty years the jobs of secretaries rose from 7,000 to 90,000.
Lastly, the thoughts of Karl Marx played a fascinating role during the time of the industrial revolution. He believed that class struggle was the central dynamic of industrial capitalist societies. He wanted to see a communist future, but his wish was no granted. Society stayed as a capitalist society, but made adjustments.
Addittionally, it was intriguing to read why Britain faced an industrial revolution breakthrough. They had products for crop rotation, and new mining and manufacturing enterprises. They also, interestingly enough welcomed people based on skill level and did not factor people out based on religion. Britain fostered a freer technological innovation and the geography and history of Britain also helped the revolution breakthrough.
The British revelotuon transformed the British Society in several ways, but landed aristricrats had to make way for the upcoming business men, manufactures, and bankers.
It was not surprising to read that the middle class was affected the most during the 19th century. Middle class workers were able to contain extremely wealthy factories. They were also able to become mine owners, bankers and merchants. The roles of the woman in the middle class rose as well. In twenty years the jobs of secretaries rose from 7,000 to 90,000.
Lastly, the thoughts of Karl Marx played a fascinating role during the time of the industrial revolution. He believed that class struggle was the central dynamic of industrial capitalist societies. He wanted to see a communist future, but his wish was no granted. Society stayed as a capitalist society, but made adjustments.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Somaly Mam Ch. 7-11
It was disappointing to read that after Pierre stood up for Somaly by kicking men out of the resturaunt that brought in young girls he later hits her in the store in front of the customer. It was also disappointing to read that she stay with him after he humiliated her in front of everyone.
It was funny to read that Somaly though the salty water in the lake may have been used to cook food, not knowing that that is how the water is.
It was interesting to read that Somaly marries Pierre especially since she did not want to get married. Additionally, it was also interesting to read that she packed a knife in her bag to protect herself in case Pierre sold her when they arrived in France. She clearly does not trust Pierre, yet she married him and left to go with him to another country.
Furthermore, Somaly is very surprised with all the new experiences. She does not know how to react to the airplane ride, and can not believe there are buildings taller than trees in France. She was especially amused by the functions of an ATM. She simply thought that people were inserting paper and receiving money.
I enjoyed reading how Somaly took the disadvantages of her relationship and turned it into positive things. She did not completely love her relationship with Pierre but she did say that he taught her to not be mute and taught her how to depend on herself. Her time in France allowed her to learn how to work and earn money on her own as well as better her French.
I was relieved when I read how Somaly moved back to Cambodia and started to help other young women in prostitution. She did not help them all escape but she passed out condoms and helped them take care of themselves at the clinic. She built up a lot of courage since she came back from France and started sticking up for herself.
It was uplifting to read how Somaly continued to help woman find their way out of prostitution. I really enjoyed reading about how people finally were able to help her fund her cause.
It was funny to read that Somaly though the salty water in the lake may have been used to cook food, not knowing that that is how the water is.
It was interesting to read that Somaly marries Pierre especially since she did not want to get married. Additionally, it was also interesting to read that she packed a knife in her bag to protect herself in case Pierre sold her when they arrived in France. She clearly does not trust Pierre, yet she married him and left to go with him to another country.
Furthermore, Somaly is very surprised with all the new experiences. She does not know how to react to the airplane ride, and can not believe there are buildings taller than trees in France. She was especially amused by the functions of an ATM. She simply thought that people were inserting paper and receiving money.
I enjoyed reading how Somaly took the disadvantages of her relationship and turned it into positive things. She did not completely love her relationship with Pierre but she did say that he taught her to not be mute and taught her how to depend on herself. Her time in France allowed her to learn how to work and earn money on her own as well as better her French.
I was relieved when I read how Somaly moved back to Cambodia and started to help other young women in prostitution. She did not help them all escape but she passed out condoms and helped them take care of themselves at the clinic. She built up a lot of courage since she came back from France and started sticking up for herself.
It was uplifting to read how Somaly continued to help woman find their way out of prostitution. I really enjoyed reading about how people finally were able to help her fund her cause.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Somaly Mam Ch. 4-7
The book continues catch my interest. I can not imagine how Somaly Mam felt first stop being sold to her aunt, and then having to work at the brothel's at night. She feels the need to fight back, yet it doesn't get her anymore. She even tries to run away, but eventually this lifestyle of hers seems to have her going around in circles. I can not imagine having to live a lifestyle where you would have to accept abuse as an everyday lifestyle because there is nothing else that can be done.
It was also interesting to read how broad the clientele in the brothels is. There were men with all different occupations, cops, taxi drivers, guards, men who had wives, even her aunt's husband raped the girls multiple times.
It was disturbing to read how the girls in the brothels were punished. Somaly Mam was burned with electrodes and she states that isn't half as bad as what girls in brothels go through. It was extremely disturbing to read that young children, girls that are the age of five or six are being sold because of the false assumption that having sex with a virgin will give a man power, strengthen him, give him a longer life span or even lighten his skin. The girls being sewn together after a week in order to "re-live" being a virgin is absolutely sickening.
It was surprising to read that she met foreigner's who did not treat her as bad as the men in Cambodia did.
It was also interesting to read how broad the clientele in the brothels is. There were men with all different occupations, cops, taxi drivers, guards, men who had wives, even her aunt's husband raped the girls multiple times.
It was disturbing to read how the girls in the brothels were punished. Somaly Mam was burned with electrodes and she states that isn't half as bad as what girls in brothels go through. It was extremely disturbing to read that young children, girls that are the age of five or six are being sold because of the false assumption that having sex with a virgin will give a man power, strengthen him, give him a longer life span or even lighten his skin. The girls being sewn together after a week in order to "re-live" being a virgin is absolutely sickening.
It was surprising to read that she met foreigner's who did not treat her as bad as the men in Cambodia did.
Religion and Science
I thought it was interesting that reformation transformation provoked catholic counter reformation. It also corrected abuses and corruptions in the church that were occurring prior to the reformation.
It was intruiguing to read how new England Puritans brought a Protestant version of Christianity and emphasized on education, moral purity, personal conversion, and many more aspects of the world.
It was fasinating to read how the 19th century development in sciences challenged the faith of the enlightment. For example, Charles Darwin suggested that life was a flux. Karl Marx suggested that human history emphasized change and struggle.
It was intruiguing to read how new England Puritans brought a Protestant version of Christianity and emphasized on education, moral purity, personal conversion, and many more aspects of the world.
It was fasinating to read how the 19th century development in sciences challenged the faith of the enlightment. For example, Charles Darwin suggested that life was a flux. Karl Marx suggested that human history emphasized change and struggle.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Chapter 15
I thought it was interesting that the Europeans wanted to be involved in Asian commerce because of their desire for tropical spices, pepper, condiments, and preservatives. They were also interested in silk, Indian cotton, rhubarb, emeralds, rubies, sapphires.
I thought it was interesting that the Portuguese could outgun and out number the competing naval forces. Furthermore, it was fascinating to read how the Spanish went into the Philippine's but they had their own society established each person was able to do their own and as he pleased. The Spanish was encouraged to control the islands.
The Dutch was a lot more powerful than the British when it came to trading companies. The Dutch took control by shipping and producing cloves, cinnamon, nut meg, and mace. They also seized control of small spices. Additionally, they forced smaller islands to sell their goods. The dutch also gained power by killing people on the islands and implemented slave labor, selling goods for 14%-17% more than the actual price.
In comparison to the Dutch, the British was less financed and less sophisticated. The British ended up depending on India because the dutch took over the rich spices island. British took over Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. The British also bribed the Mughal authorities with admission to Indian market because they were not capable of "trade by warfare". Both the British and Dutch were able to purchase Asian goods without using silver and gold to pay for the traded goods.
I thought it was interesting that the Portuguese could outgun and out number the competing naval forces. Furthermore, it was fascinating to read how the Spanish went into the Philippine's but they had their own society established each person was able to do their own and as he pleased. The Spanish was encouraged to control the islands.
The Dutch was a lot more powerful than the British when it came to trading companies. The Dutch took control by shipping and producing cloves, cinnamon, nut meg, and mace. They also seized control of small spices. Additionally, they forced smaller islands to sell their goods. The dutch also gained power by killing people on the islands and implemented slave labor, selling goods for 14%-17% more than the actual price.
In comparison to the Dutch, the British was less financed and less sophisticated. The British ended up depending on India because the dutch took over the rich spices island. British took over Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. The British also bribed the Mughal authorities with admission to Indian market because they were not capable of "trade by warfare". Both the British and Dutch were able to purchase Asian goods without using silver and gold to pay for the traded goods.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Chapter 14
There were several interesting points that were brought up in the chapter 14 reading. I thought it was really interesting that the modern era is described as an age of empire and empires within the same borders mixed and mingled allowing diversity to come about.
I thought it was intriguing to read about how the Europeans were so much more motivated to explore the different areas compared to other groups of people like the Chinese or Indians for example. The motives that encouraged people to explore was another interesting factor. For example, people were interested in starting a new life, people wanted to gain wealth, and noble people wanted to gain status in new areas.
Furthermore, the influences for development were the lands of the Aztects and Incas, the colonies of sugar, and settler colonies in North America. I thought it fascinating to read how sugar had such a large impact during this time period. It was an essential need for people to have sugar therefore resulting in the production being high and costly.
I thought it was intriguing to read about how the Europeans were so much more motivated to explore the different areas compared to other groups of people like the Chinese or Indians for example. The motives that encouraged people to explore was another interesting factor. For example, people were interested in starting a new life, people wanted to gain wealth, and noble people wanted to gain status in new areas.
Furthermore, the influences for development were the lands of the Aztects and Incas, the colonies of sugar, and settler colonies in North America. I thought it fascinating to read how sugar had such a large impact during this time period. It was an essential need for people to have sugar therefore resulting in the production being high and costly.
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