Feudalism in the Colonies

Decline of Slavery in the Caribbean:
The end of slavery in the Caribbean caused profound social and economic changes, just like Britain's decrease in feudalism.

Just as the Black Death and the increase of commerce damaged the feudal system, the abolition of slavery caused a reordering of Caribbean society. Previously enslaved people, now complimentary, started to improve their communities, establishing new cultural expressions and social structures that reflected their newly found autonomy. In both contexts, the collapse of traditional class structure-- whether feudal lords in Europe or plantation elites in the Caribbean-- was driven by broader financial shifts and the increase of new social classes.

These parallels highlight how taking apart oppressive systems can lead to significant social transformations, allowing for the introduction of new identities and ways of life.

Explore more about how these historical shifts shaped modern-day Caribbean societies.

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