Historical Process CARIB STUDIES Flashcards
-Amerindian Migration and Settlement -Impacts of Amerindian Migration on Caribbean Society and Culture -European Migrationand Settlement -Forced Migration of Africans -Asian Migration into the caribbean
Define Migration
Migration may be defined as the movement of people from one area to another,this movement may be voluntary or involuntary
When did the origins of migration begin ?
It began with the movements of the Amerindians from Eurasia to the Western hemisphere through the Bering Strait during the fourth ice age
What are the reasons for Amerindian Migration?
hint (3)
-Most of Europe was frozen over
-Shortages of food and vegetation due to Ice Age
-Following the Woodly Mammoth as their major food source
Where did the Tainos settle?
In the Greater Antilles.
-docile people(sweet)
They relied on fishing and the growth of cassava as their food source.
Where did the Kalinagos settle?
In the Lesser Antilles.
-war like people
-posed threats to the Tainos
Often raided the Tainos for agriculture and slaves.
Focused on warfare and trade
Where did the Maya settle?
In Central America.
-Large populations with standing armies
They were very skilled and practiced large scale agriculture.
What impact did the Amerindia Migration have on Caribbean Society and Culture?
hint (there are 4)
-Food (Taino Barbecure)
-Tobacco Cultivation and Smoking
-Cacao Cultivation and Chocolate Making
-The Hammock
What year did the Europeans migrate to the Caribbean?
In 1492 the Spanish came who established colonies in different areas of the Caribbean.
What were the effects of European Migration ?
hint (there are 6)
- The Treaty of Tordesillas
-Diverse Caribbean Societies
-Decline of Indigenous Society
-Implementation of New Systems of Production
-Introduction of Slavery
-Politial and Legal Influences
What influences did the Spanish power have on the Caribbean?
-Spanish Language
-Roman Catholicism
-Architecture
What influences did the British power have on the Caribbean?
-English Language
-Anglicanism
-Westminster System of Government
-Legal System
-Formal Education
-Plantation Society
What influences did the French power have on the Caribbean?
-French Language
-Roman Catholicism
-Plantation Society
What influences did the Dutch power have on the Caribbean?
-Dutch Language
-Dutch Reform Church
What century where Africans brought to the Caribbean?
In the 16th century the africans were brought as slaves.
Where did these AFrican Slaves work
Sugar Plantations
What methods did the Europeans use to try and alienate the Africans from their cultural identities ?
-Giving them new names
-Implementing laws which forbid religious worship
-Scattering different cultures
What are the effects of Forced African Migration?
-Growth of Plantation Sysrems and Suagr Industry
-Introduction of New Cultural Practices
-Establishment of New Social Norms
-Demographic Changes
What year did the East Indians migrate to the Caribbean?
Post emancipation 1838
Why did the East Indians come to the Caribbean?
-To attempt to solve the labour shortage on Caribbean plantations being that the English Caribbean had just received full freedom from slavery.
What did the East Indians bring to the Caribbean?
-Food (rice, pak choi)
-Dress (Sari)
-Festivals (Divali,hosay etc)
-Language
-lifestyle practices
-music
-dance
-religious beliefs (Hinduism and Muslim)
What are some of the effects of Asian Migration?
-Demographic Impact
-New Cultural Input
-Economic Effects
-Social Impact
Define Emigration
Emigration refers to the act of leaving one’s country or region to settle in another. It involves the permanent or semi-permanent movement of people from their country of origin to another country or region.
What century did emigration start?
19th century
This is due to the labour market being swelled with ex-slaves so many countries were experiencing economic down-turn
