History 2501E Lecture : Enlightenment in Spanish America Nov 3.docx
22 Apr 2012
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The enlightenment in spanish america : november 2 , 2011. Emphasis in botany, science, medicine and the economy. 18th cent botanical expeditions in chile and peru. Cinchona (jesuit bark) very valuable and only grown in the americas. Spanish wanted to study plants for their potential value to them. Best minds of the time go with him. Great interest in getting to the northwest (new passage) Inoculation v vaccination (use blood/tissue from infected person) Jenner cow pox, not as bad as human but still grants immunity. Need to convince people that these preventative methods will work. Idea= vaccinate children, inoculate child+ use tissue to pass on. Took 20 children from spain (poor/orphans), arrive in cuba and start training people. Human to human is dangerous but more effective. Clergy is key, preach and convince people. Start selling government posts (e. g. you can pay to be a judge) More centralized government (able to exploit better and be more efficient)
