In the second half of Chapter 14, there were two regions that were affected by the demand of fur which were the Northern Americas and Siberia, there were two regions who were in need of the fur and they were the French and Russians.
The French and Northern Americas had a good relationship for trade but the Americas encountered negative consequences because the fur hunting was disrupting the ecosystem due to such high demand and limited supply. The French and Russians were faced with extreme weather and were forced to trade for warmth and survival. The Siberians gave fur to the Russians as part of their bargain for protection
Chapter 14 Documents
1. The possession of foreign objects conveyed status in the early modern era. "Chinese silk signified rank, position, or prestige across much of Eurasia. Pepper and other spices from South and Southeast Asia likewise appealed to elite Romans and Chinese, eager to demonstrate their elevated position in society" (Strayer, 634).
2. Men and women were portrayed as having different roles according to gender. The women were in charge of tending to the children and working on preparing foods, drinks, and other household necessities. In visuals 14.2 and 14.3, the women might be absent because they might not have been allowed do certain activities.
3. Using these images may support the idea that trade served more than economic needs because each since it seems that each gender was designated towards certain tasks, it allowed a greater supply for trade. (I.e. If Women were faster at sowing sweatshirts faster than men, it allowed for more trade with other regions)
4. The visual sources suggest that cross-cultural borrowing was slowly dying and transforming into another country's culture.
5. Strengths of visual sources - recognizes mixed-race groups (also known as 'castas')
Limitations - The "system slotted people into a hierarchical social order defined by race and heritage" (Strayer, 638). In other words, trade and status brought people together but also segregated the people within the society.
The French and Northern Americas had a good relationship for trade but the Americas encountered negative consequences because the fur hunting was disrupting the ecosystem due to such high demand and limited supply. The French and Russians were faced with extreme weather and were forced to trade for warmth and survival. The Siberians gave fur to the Russians as part of their bargain for protection
Chapter 14 Documents
1. The possession of foreign objects conveyed status in the early modern era. "Chinese silk signified rank, position, or prestige across much of Eurasia. Pepper and other spices from South and Southeast Asia likewise appealed to elite Romans and Chinese, eager to demonstrate their elevated position in society" (Strayer, 634).
2. Men and women were portrayed as having different roles according to gender. The women were in charge of tending to the children and working on preparing foods, drinks, and other household necessities. In visuals 14.2 and 14.3, the women might be absent because they might not have been allowed do certain activities.
3. Using these images may support the idea that trade served more than economic needs because each since it seems that each gender was designated towards certain tasks, it allowed a greater supply for trade. (I.e. If Women were faster at sowing sweatshirts faster than men, it allowed for more trade with other regions)
4. The visual sources suggest that cross-cultural borrowing was slowly dying and transforming into another country's culture.
5. Strengths of visual sources - recognizes mixed-race groups (also known as 'castas')
Limitations - The "system slotted people into a hierarchical social order defined by race and heritage" (Strayer, 638). In other words, trade and status brought people together but also segregated the people within the society.
