Empire - How Britain Made The Modern World Flashcards
How did privateering (privatized naval warfare) born?
When the activities of English ships start creating conflict with Spanish interests, Elizabeth I licensed those activities.
When Sir John Hawkins wanted to break in to West African slave trade he found himself in conflict with Spanish interests. From piratical origins arose the system of privateering.
Mobbing the Spaniard became the strategy.
What was the key to the rise of British Empire?
Around a century after the Armada, this maritime empire went from aspiration to reality.
Why were the English were such good pirates?
They learnt the oceanic navigation. They were also good at ship building technology.
Publication of improved maps, adapting Euclidian geometry, translation of Dutch charts, tables and books, better understanding of variation of compass. They also improved health of crew at see.
What was the size of a ship used in expeditions in Caribbean?
The biggest ship Captain Henry Morgan had in his disposal was no more than 50 ft (15 m) long, carrying 8 guns.
How did privateering changed shape?
It started with steeling gold, silver and valuable metals. Then some of the privateers like Morgan acquired lands (Morgan’s Valley in Jamaica) to cultivate sugar canes. It started with steeling gold, it progressed cultivating sugar.
What was changing in the english public in early 18th century in means of consumption?
The birth of new kind of economy: the world’s most mass consuming society. English was consuming more foreign growth food then any other nation in the world (Daniel Defoe). Chiefly consist of sugar and tobacco, also cotton, indigo, rice, ginger, coco, chocolate, rum, …
When did first tea advertisement published in England?
In 1668. It is called China drink, Cha.
