Atlantic History Overview and Rivalries
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What characterized the period of peak activity from 1650 to 1730?

  • The beginning of the Enlightenment movement
  • The decline of slavery in the British Empire
  • The rise of abolitionist movements
  • The peak of naval presence and treaties (correct)

    • What was the primary intent of Atlantic history?

  • To document the lives of famous pirates.
  • To focus solely on economic trade in the Americas.
  • To explore transatlantic exchanges in various sectors. (correct)
  • To analyze the rise of European monarchies.

    • Which major event was part of the War of Spanish Succession?

  • Queen Anne's War (correct)
  • American Revolution
  • Haitian Revolution
  • Seven Years War

    • Which event marked the beginning of European conflicts over territories in the New World?

    <p>The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does transculturation refer to?

    <p>The blending of different cultures through interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the three major strategies used to undermine Spanish power?

    <p>Engaging in privateering activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abolished slavery in the year 1888?

    <p>Portuguese Empire in Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for his blockade of Charleston and had a fearsome reputation?

    <p>Blackbeard (Edward Teach).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle was common in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of Cadiz?

    <p>Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pirate held a Letter of Marque allowing them to engage in sanctioned piracy?

    <p>Privateers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were key figures in leading independence movements in Spanish colonies?

    <p>Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the common tactics of pirate attacks during the Golden Age of Piracy?

    <p>Brutality and targeting unarmed merchant vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Night of Fire' is associated with which historical event?

    <p>A slave revolt in Saint-Domingue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social hierarchy existed in Saint-Domingue?

    <p>Gens de couleur, Grand Blancs, Petit Blancs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Spanish Flotilla during the Golden Age?

    <p>To protect treasure ships from attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Black Legend' in relation to the Spanish Empire?

    <p>An exaggerated portrayal of Spanish cruelty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided the Atlantic between Spain and England.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Privateers were independent marauders who engaged in illegal piracy without any authorization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mary Read was one of the few documented female pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Buccaneers were known for targeting only French ships in the Caribbean.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Spanish Main refers to the mainland coastal areas of Spanish territories that pirates frequently targeted.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Direct military engagement was one of the strategies used to undermine Spanish power, with wars like the Anglo-Dutch War (1585–1604).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Black Bart Roberts was one of the most successful pirates, known for capturing over 400 ships.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Golden Age of Piracy was characterized by brutal attacks primarily on armed merchant ships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Slavery Abolition Act was enacted in 1833 by the British Empire.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Toussaint L'Ouverture was a key figure in the Haitian Revolution, which began in 1791.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The War of Spanish Succession occurred between 1701 and 1714 and was primarily fought in Asia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Golden Age of Revolutions was characterized by a focus on liberty, equality, and reason during the Enlightenment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cuba abolished slavery in 1886 under the Portuguese Empire.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Equiano was a prominent abolitionist writer who was formerly enslaved.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Free Womb Laws were aimed at granting freedom to enslaved peoples of all ages.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Napoleonic Wars reshaped both European powers and their colonial ambitions from 1803 to 1815.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pirates with their notable characteristics:

    <p>Blackbeard = Infamous for his blockade of Charleston Mary Read = One of the few documented female pirates Black Bart Roberts = Captured over 400 ships Calico Jack = Known for his partnership with Mary Read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical events with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Queen Anne's War = Part of the War of Spanish Succession Haitian Revolution = A slave revolt beginning in 1791 Seven Years War = British victory over France in the Americas Napoleonic Wars = French-led conflicts reshaping European and colonial powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of abolition legislation with their respective countries:

    <p>Abolition in Brazil = Aurea Law (1888) Slavery Abolition Act = British Empire (1833) Cuban abolition = Slavery abolished in 1886 Haitian abolition = Decreed during the revolution (1794)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following strategies to undermine Spanish power with their descriptions:

    <p>Privateering = Government-sanctioned piracy Propaganda = Exaggerated tales of Spanish cruelty Direct Military Engagement = Warfare like the Anglo-Spanish War Diplomacy = Negotiations between competing nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Letter of Marque = Authorization for privateers to engage in piracy Spanish Main = Coastal areas of Spanish territories targeted by pirates Golden Age of Piracy = Period characterized by increased piracy Buccaneers = Semi-legitimate raiders targeting Spanish ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the social groups to their descriptions in Saint-Domingue:

    <p>Gens de couleur = Free people of African descent Grand Blancs = Wealthy white plantation owners Petit Blancs = Poor white settlers Slaves = Enslaved laborers on plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following territories with their respective major geographic features:

    <p>Cuba = Major island in the Caribbean Hispaniola = Home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic Jamaica = Colonial territory central to trade Florida = Key maritime routes for trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the figures with their respective contributions to the independence movements:

    <p>Simón Bolívar = Leader in South American independence José de San Martín = Key figure in South America's liberation Toussaint L'Ouverture = Leader of the Haitian Revolution Jacques Dessalines = Proclaimed Haiti's independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical events with their significance:

    <p>Treaty of Tordesillas = Divided the Atlantic between Spain and Portugal Martin Luther’s 95 Theses = Challenged Catholic dominance Anglo-Spanish War = Direct military engagement against Spanish power The Reformation = Fueled national rivalries in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the key concepts of Atlantic history with their definitions:

    <p>Transculturation = Blending of different cultures through interaction Prejudice and Discrimination = Beliefs disadvantaging certain groups Ethnicity and Race = Social constructs shaping identity Golden Age of Revolutions = Focus on liberty, equality, and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pirate types with their descriptions:

    <p>Privateers = Pirates with government-sanctioned letters Pirates = Independent marauders engaging in illegal activities Buccaneers = Raiders with semi-legitimate status Corsairs = Pirates operating under specific national claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the enlightenment principles to their corresponding documents:

    <p>Declaration of Independence = 1776 statement of political rights Constitution of Cadiz = 1812 adaptation of Enlightenment ideas U.S. Constitution = Framework for American government Bill of Rights = Protection of individual liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the notable events with their time periods:

    <p>American Revolution = 1776–1783 Abolition of slavery in Haiti = 1794 Spanish Empire's gradual abolition = Phased over decades Cuba's abolition of slavery = 1886</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their related themes:

    <p>Transculturation = Cultural exchanges across the Atlantic Colonialism = Exploitation of new territories for resources Mercantilism = Economic theory driving colonial competition Nationalism = Pride in one's nation influencing colonial ambitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wars and conflicts with their key characteristics:

    <p>War of Spanish Succession = Reshaped European alliances French and Indian War = Part of the larger Seven Years War Napoleonic Wars = Redefined European colonial ambitions American Revolutionary War = Colonies fighting for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following maritime practices with their attributes:

    <p>Code of Conduct = Rules aboard pirate ships Surprise tactics = Element of surprise in attacks Targeting merchant ships = Common practice among pirates Blockading = Preventing supplies to enemy ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conflict was characterized by the alliance of England and Austria against France and Spain?

    <p>War of Spanish Succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gradual abolition measure allowed children of enslaved mothers to gain freedom?

    <p>Free Womb Laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major figure is associated with the Haitian Revolution and is known for his leadership during the slave revolt?

    <p>Toussaint L'Ouverture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of social hierarchy existed in Saint-Domingue, differentiating between free people of color and whites?

    <p>Gens de couleur, Grand Blancs, Petit Blancs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document, signed in 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule?

    <p>Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major legislative change occurred in 1833 within the British Empire regarding slavery?

    <p>Slavery Abolition Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Enlightenment influence the independence movements during the Golden Age of Revolutions?

    <p>Emphasized liberty, equality, and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the Haitian Revolution in 1791?

    <p>Night of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494?

    <p>It divided the Atlantic between Spain and Portugal, influencing future territorial claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did religious conflicts contribute to European colonial rivalries during the early modern period?

    <p>They fueled animosities and competition between Protestant and Catholic nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy was NOT employed to undermine Spanish power during the Golden Age?

    <p>Creating alliances with indigenous populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Spanish Flotilla play during the Golden Age?

    <p>It provided protection for treasure ships against piracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes buccaneers during the Golden Age of Piracy?

    <p>They engaged in sanctioned piracy against specific nations, primarily Spain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pirates was known for having a fearsome reputation and significant influence during the Golden Age?

    <p>Blackbeard (Edward Teach), infamous for his ruthless tactics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feature of pirate practices during the Golden Age?

    <p>Code of Conduct that endorsed egalitarian principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which describes the concept of the 'Spanish Main'?

    <p>The mainland coastal region of Spanish territories targeted by pirates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atlantic History Overview

    • Focuses on interactions between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the early modern period.
    • Aims to explore transatlantic exchanges in culture, economics, politics, and society, highlighting interconnectedness.

    Map of the Caribbean

    • Understand key geographic features like major islands (e.g., Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica).
    • Study colonial territories and maritime routes tied to trade and piracy.

    Origins of European Rivalries

    • Competition existed for wealth, trade routes, and territories in the New World.
    • The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the Atlantic between Spain and Portugal, leading to conflicts with other European powers.

    Reformation and Rivalries

    • Martin Luther's 95 Theses (1517) challenged Catholic dominance, sparking Protestant rivals (e.g., England, Dutch Republic).
    • Religious conflicts fueled national rivalries and justifications for colonial competition.

    Three Major Strategies to Undermine Spanish Power

    • Privateering: Government-sanctioned piracy, targeting Spanish ships.
    • Propaganda: The Black Legend exaggerated Spanish cruelty to justify intervention.
    • Direct Military Engagement: Wars like the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604).

    Spanish Flotilla/Fleet

    • Organized fleet system protected treasure ships from the Americas.

    Golden Age of Piracy

    Famous Pirates

    • Blackbeard (Edward Teach): Known for fearsome reputation and blockade of Charleston.
    • Mary Read: One of the few documented female pirates.
    • Black Bart Roberts: Successful pirate captain who captured over 400 ships.

    Pirate Types

    • Buccaneers: Semi-legitimate raiders targeting Spanish ships and settlements.
    • Pirates: Independent, often illegal marauders.
    • Privateers: Legally authorized pirates.

    Pirate Practices

    • Established Codes of Conduct aboard pirate ships (e.g., dividing plunder equally).
    • Common tactics included surprise attacks, targeting unarmed merchant ships, and brutality.

    Key Terms

    • Letter of Marque: Authorization for privateers.
    • Spanish Main: Coastal area of Spanish territories targeted by pirates.

    Timeline

    • Active years peaked between 1650 and 1730.
    • Period ended with increased naval presence and treaties by the 1730s.

    Queen Anne's War (1702–1713)

    • Part of the War of Spanish Succession.
    • Allied powers (England, Austria) vs. France and Spain.

    Transculturation, Race, and Identity

    Key Concepts

    • Ethnicity, race, and culture are social constructs that shape identity.
    • Prejudice and discrimination: beliefs and actions that disadvantage groups.
    • Transculturation: The blending of different cultures through interaction.

    Golden Age of Revolutions

    Slavery and Abolition

    • British Empire: Gradual abolition (Slavery Abolition Act, 1833).
    • Spanish/Portuguese/French Empires: Gradual abolition over time in different colonies.

    Independence Movements

    • British Colonies: American Revolution (1776–1783).
    • Spanish Colonies: Independence movements led by figures such as Bolívar and San Martín.
    • Haitian Revolution: Key events and leaders.

    Atlantic World Characteristics (1700s)

    • Enlightenment: Focus on liberty, equality, and reason.
    • Free Womb Laws and major figures.

    Constitutional Comparisons

    • Declaration of Independence (1776) vs. Constitution of Cadiz (1812).

    Wars and Conflicts

    • Seven Years War/French and Indian War (1756–1763).

    Key Figures and Terms (further study)

    • Equiano, gens de couleur, Grand Blancs, Petit Blancs, Night of Fire

    Reading Overview

    • Dunn, Greene, Rodriguez, Knight, Morgan: Varying perspectives on colonial systems, slavery, and cultural interactions

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