Capitalism, Industrialization, and Social Classes: An Analysis

Capitalism, Industrialization, and Social Classes

Thus, Malthus observed that population grew at a faster rate than food production. Also important was the work of David Ricardo, who believed in the necessity of free movement of agricultural products between countries. Stuart Mill defended individual initiative and foresaw the possible stagnation of the system, suggesting state intervention in education and taxation.

Capitalist Economic System

The cottage industry was replaced by mass production of

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Franco’s Spain: Foreign Policy, Opposition, and Economy

Foreign Policy

European Community

Spain applied for admission to the European Community in 1962, but it was rejected due to the antidemocratic nature of the Franco regime. Later, in 1970, Spain reached a commercial agreement that reduced import and export duties for trade with EC countries.

Gibraltar

Spain requested the United Nations for sovereignty over Gibraltar.

  • The UN Assembly’s judgement favored Spain.
  • The United Kingdom refused to relinquish control of Gibraltar.
  • Spain closed the border in 1969.
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Understanding Territorial Organization: Key Concepts

Here’s a breakdown of key concepts related to territorial organization and regional development:

  • Nation: A historic community where people feel united by common issues such as race, language, culture, and history.
  • Autonomous Community (CCAA): A territorial entity formed by island territories or provinces bordering provinces with historical regional legislation, endowed with autonomy and self-government capacity on matters within its jurisdiction.
  • Province: A local territorial entity formed by a grouping
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Global Inequalities, Regional Groups, and Cultural Diversity

Global Inequalities

Rich Countries

Rich countries, often stemming from Western culture, share common and distinguishing features:

  • Political Stability: Expressed freely through political parties.
  • Demographic Challenges: Facing population aging and a need for young people from other countries.
  • Economic Structure: Industrial and tertiary activities generate more wealth than primary sector activities.
  • Welfare State: Provision of services such as education, health, benefits, and pensions by the state to its
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The Spanish Fishing Industry: Regions, Resources, Challenges

Concepts and Historical Context

Fishing activity is defined as the actions performed by humans aiming to obtain food from seas and oceans. A distinction is made between inshore fisheries, conducted within the coastal zone, and deep-sea fishing, exercised without limitations on distance from the coast.

With the Industrial Revolution, the introduction of the steam engine gave rise to steam trawlers. After the Spanish Civil War, new trawlers were introduced. However, it was in the 1960s, during the Economic

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Key Demographic and Settlement Concepts

Dispersed Settlement Patterns

Dispersed settlement refers to a distribution of human settlements in space characterized by houses surrounded by agricultural terraces and separated from other houses. This pattern is characteristic of the mainland periphery, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. Types include:

  • Fully scattered: No pooled population centers exist.
  • Loosely concentrated: Small groups of houses form villages or parishes.
  • Interspersed dispersed: Houses are scattered among primitive
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