Migration and Indigenous Resistance 1750-1900

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

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Causes of Migration (1750-1900)

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

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Demand for Low-Wage Workers

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

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Chinese and Indian Workers' Conditions

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

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Britain’s Penal Colony

Australia; convicts sent for cheap labor for settlers.

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Driving Force for Indian Indentured Servants

Poverty drove Indian migrants into servitude and plantation work.

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Reasons for Chinese Migration in the Mid-1800s

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

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Discrimination Against Chinese Migrants in the U.S.

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

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Irish Migration Causes (1845-1849)

The Great Famine (Potato Famine) and religious discrimination.

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Communities Formed by Migrants

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

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Women's Empowerment in Migration Era

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

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Cultural Changes from Migration

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

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Legal Discrimination Faced by Migrants

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

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Assimilation

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

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Cultural Appropriation

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

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Stereotype

An oversimplified or reductive image of a particular group.

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Tupac Amaru II

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

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Fate of Tupac Amaru II

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

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Indian Rebellion of 1857

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

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British Response to Indian Rebellion (1857)

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

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Aboriginal Resistance to British Colonialism

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

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Maori Wars in New Zealand

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

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Xhosa Resistance to British Rule

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

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Anglo-Zulu War

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

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Maji Maji Rebellion (1905)

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

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Outcome of Maji Maji Rebellion

German machine guns killed 75,000 Africans by 1907.