A Nation Among Nations
The theme of Bender's book and why the argument is being made
To combat the idea of American Exceptionalism because the history of the United States is one history connected to a global history
A group of cultural brokers who used their cultural adaptability and movement between various cultures to create market connections
Sailors/Merchants
Define American Exceptionalism, give an example
The United States of America is a unique and morally superior country; our history is not influenced by others
Reasons why the American Revolution occurred
Sudden Parliament involvement in the colonies, heavy taxation (Sugar and Stamp Acts) to offset England's war debt, ideas of freedom and sovereignty, new social and cultural feelings
The big 3 cash crops
Sugar, Coffee, Tobacco
A phrase used to describe Native land surrounded by foreign powers which began shrinking after the American Revolution
The Indian (Native) Regional "Doughnut"
Accidentally traveled to Spain, was sent to modern day Mexico where they communicated between the Spanish and Natives, and, once they got back to their home nation with the Jesuits, the Jesuits were killed
Paquiqineo
Explain concepts of the Enlightenment
Freedom and sovereignty, rights of man, equality
Effects of the Seven Year Wars/French and Indian War on the Native Nations
Diplomatic ties cutoff, no representation during the Treaty of Paris, lost territory
This type of advancement occurred during the First Industrial Revolution
Use of machines in production
These three documents of the American Revolution were inspired by Enlightenment ideas
The Constitution, The Federalist Papers, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense
A Native Mayan woman who took an opportunity to learn Spanish and become a translator for Cortes as he conquered the Aztecs; her current memory in Mexico is synonymous with a traitor
La Malinche/Dona Marina
What is the American Paradox?
The freedom of whites built off the enslavement of blacks
Importance of Guns in the American and Haitian revolution
French supplied Americans with guns due to their market limitations, vital for their campaigns; Haiti had no gun trade access for years until Britain, US, and Spain began off and on trading
What are some examples of status consumer products?
Pandora dolls, watches, beaver fur hats, guns
The importance of plantation slavery on history and the world economy
Moved the world economy from silk trade in Asia to slavery and cash crop markets in the Atlantic region
A Patuxet Native man who aided the pilgrims by showing them how to plant crops and hunt in America
Squanto
Examples of Native internationalism
Cahokia; trading seashells and corals from California across the country; diplomacy with foreign settlers
What is free-soil and why was Haiti's free-soil law seen as a problem?
Free-soil is the practice of freeing those identified as slaves once they reside or enter a specific country; Haiti's free-soil policy threatened neighboring nations with slave populations as slaves could flee for asylum
This colonial city was heavily effected by market taxes and engaged in a revolt where they dressed up as Mohawk Indians
Boston, MA
Describe some American myths (in the context of American exceptionalism)
N/A
Do countries still use cultural brokers? If so, who?
Diplomats
Describe English/Colonist attitudes towards Natives
Colonists thought they were admirable but dangerous and needed to be colonized to advance; English writers advocated for negotiation before severity
Explain the Treaty of Westphalia's connection to the Seven Years War
The Treaty of Westphalia ratified European borders, so, their fights for power occurred in colonies and territories instead
Describe the role of the British East India Company during this period
Main market mover; acted as British military and trade outposts; fueled by British taxes which were gained through sale of goods through the company and profits used to supply military