Chapter 14 (second half) plus documents

In the second half of Chapter 14, I learned that there were two regions affected by the demand of fur: Northern Americas and Siberia. The two regions who needed fur were: French and Russians.
The French and Northern Americas had a mutual relationship for trade but the Americas encountered negative consequences because it disrupted the ecosystem due to such high demand. The French and Russians were faced with extreme weather climate differences during the Great Dying and were forced to trade for warmth and survival. Siberians gave fur to the Russians as part of their bargain for protection against a movement toward geographical empire since Siberia's population was sparsely separated, making it easier for Russia's empire to takeover with ease. Eventually Siberia had no choice but to continue giving fur to Russia as tribute system.


Chapter 14 Documents
1. The possession of foreign objects conveyed status in the early modern era. For example, "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. The men and women are being portrayed as having different roles according to their gender. It seems like the women are 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've not 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.  These visual sources suggest that cross-cultural borrowing suggests that a culture was slowly diminishing and transforming into another region/ country's culture. (As seen at the Ottoman Coffeehouse as people used Chinese teacups.)
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 establishment/ society.

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