Migration and Indigenous Resistance 1750-1900

A set of flashcards covering key concepts, facts, and events related to migration and indigenous resistance between 1750 and 1900.

Causes of Migration (1750-1900)

New global economy, transportation modes, urban centers, poverty, famine, political unrest.

Demand for Low-Wage Workers

Need for cheap labor in plantations and infrastructure projects like railroads after abolition of slavery.

Chinese and Indian Workers' Conditions

Tricked or forced into indentured servitude on sugar plantations and railroads.

Britain’s Penal Colony

Australia; convicts sent for cheap labor for settlers.

Driving Force for Indian Indentured Servants

Poverty drove Indian migrants into servitude and plantation work.

Reasons for Chinese Migration in the Mid-1800s

Taiping Rebellion, political unrest, and opportunities from the gold rush.

Discrimination Against Chinese Migrants in the U.S.

Faced harsh prejudice, notably as workers on the Transcontinental Railroad.

Irish Migration Causes (1845-1849)

The Great Famine (Potato Famine) and religious discrimination.

Communities Formed by Migrants

Ethnic enclaves to retain culture, such as Little Italy and Chinatown.

Women's Empowerment in Migration Era

Women gained power by assuming responsibilities of their husbands who migrated.

Cultural Changes from Migration

Fusion of food, music, art, and religion through intermarriage and cultural blending.

Legal Discrimination Faced by Migrants

U.S. - Chinese Exclusion Act (1882); Australia - 'White Australia' policies.

Assimilation

The process of adopting the culture and language of the host country.

Cultural Appropriation

Taking elements from a non-dominant culture without respect or credit.

Stereotype

An oversimplified or reductive image of a particular group.

Tupac Amaru II

Incan chief who led a revolt against Spanish rule in South America in 1780.

Fate of Tupac Amaru II

Captured, forced to watch his family's execution, then executed himself.

Indian Rebellion of 1857

Indian sepoys attacked British due to rumors about pork and beef fat on cartridges.

British Response to Indian Rebellion (1857)

Harsh retaliation, exile of Mughal Emperor, direct British rule over India.

Aboriginal Resistance to British Colonialism

Fought to defend land but were overpowered, resulting in thousands killed.

Maori Wars in New Zealand

Wars over property rights, ended in British victory and land seizure.

Xhosa Resistance to British Rule

Killed cattle and destroyed land, believing spirits would drive out the British, leading to famine.

Anglo-Zulu War

Conflict between Zulu tribe and British in 1870s, ended in British victory.

Maji Maji Rebellion (1905)

East African revolt against German forces, based on belief in protective sacred water.

Outcome of Maji Maji Rebellion

German machine guns killed 75,000 Africans by 1907.