HI 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Latin American Wars Of Independence, Modus Vivendi, Bourbon Reforms
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January of 1782 was the peace of sicuani named after the town in which the peace accord was signed between the surviving rebel leaders and spanish authorities. Spanish later did not keep their side of the deal and arrested rebel leaders. Two of tupac amaru"s goals were accomplished . Establishment of an audiencia seat in cuzco. Also led to the crackdown on indigenous culture. Dramas, paintings and processions regaling the inca past were prohibited. Result was fear of a race war if creoles sought to break away from spain. The bourbon dialectic: while the br were key to rationalizing spain"s economy, they also. Exacerbated divisions within the colony between spain and la. Led a desire of more free trade. The br increased industrial production in spain and increased exports to la. Led to 400% increase in commerce, lower prices, less contraband and increased gov"t revenue.
