GHANA COLONIALISM

Cards (7)

  • What was the purpose of the Customs House, and how did it help the British to make money?

    Its primary purpose was to regulate and collect customs duties on goods imported and exported through Indian ports. This allowed the British to generate revenue by imposing tariffs and taxes on goods passing through their colonial territories. Additionally, the Customs House played a key role in controlling trade and ensuring that British economic interests were prioritized in India, thereby furthering the economic exploitation of the colony for the benefit of the British Empire
    1. How did some Ghanaians employed at the Customs House fight back?

    • they would drop alchohol into the sea and then went back and drank it (basically resisting bc they’re not giving the british any imports but ghanaians are getting stuff for themselves
  • What type of transportation did the British want to put in Ghana to control the export of cocoa, and how did Ghanaian farmers seek to control trade themselves?

    The British wanted to establish a railroad system in Ghana to control the export of cocoa. Ghanaian farmers sought to control trade themselves by forming cooperatives and associations to negotiate better prices and resist British control
  • How did the informal system of trotros (mini-bus taxis carrying people around Accra) come into being? What did the British call these trotros, and why?

    The informal system of trotros in Ghana emerged as a response to limited public transportation options. The British called these trotros "minibuses" or "jitneys." They originated from converted trucks or vans and were named after the sound of the bell (trotro) used to signal stops
  • Explain how social factors impacted the development of the global economy from 1750 to 1900
    The rise of urbanization and the growth of cities created new markets and labor pools. Social movements advocating for workers' rights and social reforms influenced labor laws and working conditions, impacting economic systems. Additionally, changes in social hierarchies, such as the decline of feudalism and the rise of the middle class, reshaped economic structures and relationships
  • Explain how cultural factors impacted the development of the global economy from 1750 to 1900

    Cultural exchange and diffusion through trade networks facilitated the spread of ideas, technologies, and goods across regions. Cultural attitudes towards work, wealth, and entrepreneurship influenced economic behaviors and practices. Furthermore, cultural movements, such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism, shaped economic ideologies and policies, impacting notions of capitalism, imperialism, and globalization
  • How do the ways that Ghanaians resisted colonialism compare to the resistance about the 1857 revolt in India?

    • Ghanaians resisted colonialism through methods like forming political organizations, protests, strikes, and cultural preservation. Comparatively, the 1857 revolt in India involved military mutinies, attacks on British officials, and calls for the reinstatement of the Mughal Emperor