HIST 387: Topics in Global History

HIST 387-007: Colonial Latin American Commodities
(Spring 2013)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Section Information for Spring 2013

This course examines the role of commodities such as chocolate, cochineal, emeralds, sugar, and tobacco in colonial Latin America. Some are native to the region and others are not, but all had an impact on the region and its global role in the early modern period, beginning in about 1500. The desire for commodities justified colonialism, created significant trade imbalances, and led to the exploitation of land and labor within and outside of the Americas.

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Credits: 3-6

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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