Key Concepts: Factory System, Mercantilism, and Social Classes
Key Economic and Social Concepts
- Factory System: A productive method of work organization and industrial production, contrasting with the domestic system. It centralizes machinery, tools, and workers under one roof. Each employee contributes a separate part to the total output, increasing process efficiency.
- Domestic System: A productive method of work organization where industrial production occurs in a scattered manner in workers’ homes, often part-time and alternating with agricultural work. Bourgeois
Colonial Rule in America & 18th-Century Spain
Establishment of Colonial Rule: The Colonization of America (16th and 17th Centuries)
The conquest of the New World began with the voyages of Columbus, the conquest of the West Indies, and the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. From that moment, the conquest of the mainland began. Many lands were conquered in America during the sixteenth century, and much of the continent was dominated. The operation was systematized and organized. The first deals generated numerous cases of exploitation of indigenous
Read MoreUnderstanding Population Dynamics and Migration
Population: Key Concepts
Population refers to the number of people living in a specific area.
Reasons for Population Growth:
- Increased availability of resources.
- Higher birth rates than death rates.
- Improved healthcare, leading to longer lifespans.
Population Distribution: This describes how people are spread out across an area.
Population Density: This measures how crowded a place is.
- Sparsely Populated: Few people living in an area.
- Densely Populated: Many people living in an area.
Birth Rate: The number
Read MoreUrban Transformations: Morphology and Environmental Impact
This document examines the morphological transformations of cities, focusing on internal imbalances and the environmental consequences of urbanization. It covers various urban zones, including segregated neighborhoods, central business districts (CBDs), gated communities, gentrified areas, and degraded peripheries. Additionally, it analyzes the environmental impact of urban sprawl.
There are also the Canary and Balearic Islands; Palma de Mallorca is on the Mediterranean axis.
Transformations in the
Read MoreImperialism: Expansion, Domination, and Global Division
The Rise of Capitalism and Global Commerce
With advancements in technology and communication, distances became shorter, and people began communicating and expressing themselves in entirely new ways. Commerce also experienced expansion, helped by improvements in transport and communication. Production increased, and international commerce was able to meet the high demand for all sorts of products.
New Times for Capitalism
The need for large sums of money to finance new factories and enterprises stimulated
Read MoreSpain’s Diverse Landscapes: Mountains, Plateaus, and Coasts
The Spanish Plateau
- The plateau occupies a large tract of land and is characterized by highlands and plains.
Central System
No sub-plateau divides the northern and southern sub-plateaus. It is comprised of different mountain ranges (sierras): Somosierra, Guadarrama, Gredos, and Sierra de Ayllón. Its highest peak is Almanzor, at over 2.5km.
Montes de Toledo
Divided into two sub-plateaus: north of the Tagus basin and south of the Guadiana. It features soft peaks. Its most prominent mountains are the
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