Resistances to Power and Colonial Systems

These flashcards cover key events, outcomes, and systems related to resistances to power and colonial structures from the lecture notes.

What was the Fronde in France about?

The Fronde was a series of civil wars in France against royal power and heavy taxation.

What was the outcome of the Pueblo revolt in Mexico?

The Pueblo people sought cultural and religious freedom, leading to unsuccessful rebellions against Spaniards.

What did Native Americans seek against English colonists in New England?

Native Americans sought to maintain their freedom and protect their land against English encroachment.

Who were the Maroon societies?

Maroon societies were formed by enslaved Africans in the Caribbean who escaped and established independent communities.

What was the Casta System in colonial Spain?

The Casta System categorized people based on race and ancestry, privileging Peninsulars over Creoles.

What are Creoles and Panisulars

Panisulars are European born Spaniards and creoles were Spaniards born in the colonies had wealth and land

What were casts paintings

Propagated the casts system (racial hierarchy) Spaniards took up the bulk of the painting and were often dressed more civilized)

What was the significance of the Alhambra Decree in Spain?

The Alhambra Decree expelled Jews from Spain, affecting their property ownership and rights.

What did Peter the Great do to consolidate power over the Boyars?

Peter the Great taxed the Boyars and forced Europeanization, consolidating his power by removing traditional subdivisions.

What was the impact of the Table of Ranks established by Peter the Great?

The Table of Ranks allowed any commoner to ascend to bureaucratic positions based on merit rather than heredity.

What was the Banner system?

No intermarriage between the Manchu(elites) and Hans

Every Han was put into a color coded military regiment headed by a Manchu leader

Forced the Han to dress like them

Women in the Ottoman Empire

Had access to education, received income and property

Jew in the Ottoman Empire

Occupational freedom (cause they were good at financing)

Had Rights to land and ownership