Global Economic Transformation: The Second Industrial Revolution
The Development of Large-Scale Capitalism (1870-1914)
From 1870 onwards, Europe, the USA, and Japan experienced a strong development of economic activity. This period is often referred to as Big Business or the Second Phase of the Industrial Revolution.
Key Factors of Industrial Capitalism
Industrial capitalism significantly contributed to economic growth through several key factors:
New Sources of Funding
Large amounts of money were required for the installation and renovation of factories. This capital
Environmental Adaptation and World Biome Classification
The Concept of Adaptation: Environmental Adjustments
Adaptation refers to the characteristics of organisms that have evolved through natural selection during their evolutionary past. These adaptations result in an adjustment to environmental characteristics, allowing the body to thrive within a specific range of conditions.
Evolutionary Convergence
This is the process by which two organisms from different evolutionary lineages develop similar forms or behaviors. For example:
- Convergent Structures: Structures
Spain’s Economic Landscape: Industry, Regions, and Finance
Industrial Production and Construction in Spain
Spain’s entry into the European Union significantly opened its industry to foreign markets, leading to a substantial increase in the importance of imports and exports. This integration also brought about changes in the business structure. Access to the EU facilitated entry into a process of trade globalization, diminishing the state’s importance due to new export opportunities offered by the opening in the European and global markets.
Regarding the business
Read MoreUrban Geography and Demographics Glossary
Conurbation
A large city formed by several municipalities, one central and others peripheral.
A set of independent towns and cities that grow spatially and eventually coalesce to form an urban continuum.
Metropolitan Area
A highly urbanized area that includes a central city and its surrounding peripheral zone, which may include other contiguous satellite municipalities.
Peri-Urban Area
The area immediately adjacent to cities, characterized by a mixture of rural and urban uses, and home to a growing proportion
Read MoreArgentina’s Cattle Industry Evolution: From Wild Herds to Global Exports
Early Cattle Introduction in Argentina
After the 16th century, the first cattle were introduced to our country. There are two main assumptions regarding their origin:
- Seven cows and a bull arrived from Brazil.
- They came from the Peruvian highlands.
Wild Herds and Early Exploitation
Free-roaming animals thrived. The vast meadows and favorable climate were ideal for wild cattle, which multiplied into the thousands. By 1600, the first vaquerías (cattle roundups) were organized. These operations involved
Read MoreSecondary Economic Sector: Industry, Construction, and Global Impact
The Secondary Economic Sector
The secondary sector encompasses two primary activities: industry and construction. Construction is an economic activity dedicated to creating buildings and infrastructure. Industry is the main component of secondary sector activities. It involves the transformation of raw materials into manufactured products. This process typically utilizes machinery, with each worker performing specialized tasks within a factory setting, ensuring efficiency and specialization in specific
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