19th-Century Colonialism: Causes and Consequences

19th-century art was unknown in some parts of the world. Therefore, due to the interest in other lands, many expeditions were organized. European states began expanding their territory, which gave way to economic exploitation and political domination. This phenomenon is called colonialism.

Causes of Colonialism

  • Economic: At the end of the century, Europe was in a production crisis and needed new buyers.
  • Political and Ideological: States had different interests in colonization: the strategic value of
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Understanding Agriculture: History, Landscapes, and Farming Systems

The History of Agriculture

Agriculture began in the Neolithic Age about 10,000 years ago, becoming the main economic activity all over the world.
In the 18th Century, the Agricultural Revolution, which began in Great Britain, occurred with the introduction of fertilizers, crop rotation, and agricultural machinery. Production increased as a result. This revolution caused two changes: the rural exodus and a population increase. In the first case, the machinery left many people unemployed, so they abandoned
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The Age of Discovery: Maritime Expeditions and Their Impact

The Great Sea Voyages

1. The Great Sea Voyages

1.1 The Objectives of the Long Trips

East European trade was redone through the Silk Route that ran along the Mediterranean, came to Constantinople, and thence across Central Asia. In 1453, the Turks conquered Constantinople and hindered traditional avenues of trade with the Orient. Therefore, it became necessary to find new sea lanes. From the fifteenth century, a series of maritime expeditions developed.

1.2 The Portuguese Expeditions

Portuguese sailors

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Tourism’s Impact: Analyzing Tourist Areas and Spatial Effects

Prices without improving quality and equivalent competition from other Mediterranean countries in Europe. The dependence on international tour operators are demanding more quality while reducing prices. Environmental degradation and landscape disturbance of tourist areas.

Alternative Tourism and New Tourism Policy

These problems require the reconversion and renovation of the tourism sector. Tourism policy has the following objectives:

  • Boosting tourism quality.
  • Improving infrastructure and modernizing
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Brazil, England, and Uruguay: A Travel Snapshot

Brazil: Beaches, Culture, and Nature

Brazil, a beautiful country located in Latin America, is known for its great beaches. It has a presidential federal republic system. The country borders Venezuela and Colombia to the north, Bolivia and Peru to the west, Paraguay to the southeast, and Argentina and Uruguay to the south.

Brazil stands out in various sectors, such as agriculture and energy. It’s also known for being a country with large water resources. Its capital, Brasilia, is located in the central

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Tourism in Spain: Evolution, Factors, and Impacts

Evolution and Current Importance of Tourism in Spain

Spain has become a major international tourist destination. In 1950, Spain received about 800,000 tourists from other countries, occupying the eighth position among the countries of the world and the eleventh by income received. In the last year, 59 million tourist arrivals by air have generated revenues of 50 billion euros. Tourism is an activity that causes very important and diverse effects in the country:

  • Economic: It directly generates 2.7
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