HIST 1010 Final: Test 3
16 Jan 2019
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Great divergence: (1750-2000) theoretical framework explaining european movement, unmatched economic prosperity in europe and north america, the center of the world"s economy shifts from china to western europe. Tendances towards innovations are inherently european (max weber) Access to overseas colonies and raw materials. Protestant ethic: (max weber) european religion explained europe"s economic growth. Capitalism: economy where most decisions are made by the free market. Coal and colonies thesis: explains the economic growth of england to the environment. Natural resources were cheap and accessible in the form of coal. Ghost acreage in colonies used to grow raw materials and foods. Emergence of european dominated atlantic system binds countries together. Implemented examination system for bureaucratic offices (life long and you only had one shot at the test) Economic & geographic growth contributed to coloumbian exchange specifically silver. Ming emporer hongwu introduced the grand secretarist. Operated on their own due to isolationism. Led to the dark ages b/c life is stagnant.
