Imperialism: 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
Read MoreVenezuelan Pre-Columbian History & Indigenous Cultures
A Historical Review of Venezuela
The Evolution of Man and Early American Cultures
Africa is widely considered the cradle of humanity, as numerous remains of hominid species have been discovered there. Homo habilis, known for mastering fire and crafting complex tools, migrated from Africa to continents like Europe and Asia. Homo sapiens, the first species to create art, populated Africa and other parts of the world, leaving behind evidence in the caves they inhabited.
Autochthonous Theory: Proposed
Read MoreBrazil’s Geopolitics and Linguistic Structures
Brazil’s Geopolitical Excerpt
Brazil is the largest economic and military power in South America, but its global importance is still relatively small. Brazil is part of Mercosur, a treaty aimed at expanding trade between member countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela). The U.S., to increase its influence across the continent, proposed the FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas), which would be an implementation of NAFTA.
Brazil’s Internal Geopolitics
Due to its continental dimensions
Read MoreKey Agricultural and Energy Terms Explained
Key Agricultural and Energy Terms
Aquaculture: Set of activities that, through some kind of intervention in the life cycle of aquatic animals or plants, or in the environment they live in, let you control playback and/or growth.
Part-time Farming: Type of agriculture in which each family operates as an economic unit, resulting in a large part of investment income from a source other than agriculture and provides for retaining the rural population.
Agribusiness: Set of activities related to processing
Read MoreRural Development and Agriculture: Challenges & Policies
New Uses and Their Consequences in Rural Areas
New uses have emerged in rural areas, including:
- Residential and industrial housing.
- Secondary uses, such as the relocation of factories.
- Tertiary uses, such as infrastructure for transportation.
- Conservationist uses, focusing on landscape and cultural preservation.
These new uses have both positive and negative consequences:
- Positive consequences: A more balanced distribution of population and economic activity.
- Negative consequences: Potential loss of identity