Understanding the Tertiary Sector: Activities and Impact
The tertiary sector encompasses activities that do not produce material goods. Therefore, they are not related to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forestry exploitation, mining, or industry, but provide services to the population. A key characteristic of the tertiary sector is the wide variety of activities it includes, such as:
- Health
- Education
- Tourism
- Trade
- Transport
- Communications
- Leisure activities
- Sports
This sector continues to grow due to the demand for services related to scientific and technological
Read MoreNations, Economies, and the Byzantine Empire: A Historical Analysis
States: Political and Legal Aspects
Political and legal states are organizations where people, under the condition of citizens, are subject to its laws. Profit vendors also have rights protected by these same laws.
Economic Sectors
- Primary: Mining, agriculture, livestock
- Secondary: Industry and construction
- Tertiary: Health, transportation, trade, consumption
Country Developments
- GDP
- High per capita income
- Dedicated to the tertiary sector
- The state guarantees health and pension benefits
- Great technological
Economic Stagnation in 19th Century Spain: Land Seizure and Agriculture
Economic Stagnation in 19th Century Spain
During the reign of Isabel II, a new landlord class emerged, composed of politicians’ friends, chiefs, and influential figures. These individuals often acquired land through auctions, excluding peasants who lacked information, resources, or were subject to bid rigging.
The land seizure wasn’t intended for land distribution or reform. Instead, it primarily benefited the financial and commercial elite, like Mendizabal, who sought to solidify their economic prosperity
Read MoreMercantilism, Society, and the Decline of the Spanish Empire
Mercantilism
Mercantilism is based on state intervention in the economy. Key characteristics include the accumulation of precious metals, maximizing exports, minimizing imports, and protecting domestic industries by avoiding raw material imports.
Stratified Society
This represents the old regime, where members have specific tasks defined by function rather than monetary compensation. These are divided into estates:
Privileges
Those with privileges, such as nobles, counts, and clergy, do not pay taxes.
Read MoreChristian Kingdoms’ Rise and Repopulation in Iberian Peninsula
The Rise of Christian Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula
Navas de Tolosa: Christians defeated Muslims. This battle effectively led to the conquest of Andalusia by the Castilians.
Repopulation Methods
| Method | Centuries | Location | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presura System | 8th-10th | Deserted lands of the Duero River | Asturian laws promoted this system |
| Town Council System | 11th-12th | Duero, Tajo, Pyrenees, Ebro | The king gave some charters |
| Military Orders | 12th-13th | Tajo and Sierra Morena | Occupied these territories to defend the border against |
Iberian Ecology: Primates, Past Climates & Vegetation
A Primate in an Oak Grove
- The study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals concludes that Europe is generally not a favorable continent for primates, except for our species, Homo sapiens, for which all continents are suitable.
- The origin of hominids is in Africa; our arrival in Europe is relatively recent.
- Humans migrating from Africa to Europe had to adapt to local ecosystems, which were very different:
- First, the primate ancestor that later came to Europe stopped being exclusively