3. creation of inequity
European colonialism (late 1400s-1940s)
extension of sovereignty by force
fueled by:
mercantilism
ideology of “civilization”
narrative of “progress”
= a racial project
4. colonial practices
redefined people and territories
slaves
laborers
military
establishment of structures (management)
taxes and banned practices
local practices banned
5. more colonial practices
infrastructure aimed at trade/military
set up trade flows to empire--metropole (export)
forced export crops
6. results:
colonies stripped of resources
wealth and resources move to metropole
industry grows in Europe and “new world”
