Key Demographic Concepts and Indicators in Spain
Key Demographic Concepts and Indicators: Spain
Population Census
Population census: Counting and recording demographic information. It is carried out and published with a fixed schedule, with the purpose of ascertaining the demographic, social, cultural, and economic characteristics of all the population. In Spain, the first census was elaborated in 1857, and since 1900 it has been executed every ten years (since 1981, in years ending in one).
Population Density
Density of population: An expression
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Demographic Evolution
The Demographic Transition
The onset of demographic transition in Spain was marked by a decline in mortality rates and a continued high birth rate.
Migratory Movements
Between 1900 and 1931, Spain experienced a large increase in internal migration, which led to a redistribution of the regional population. A large number of people moved into the modern sectors of the economy, and the agricultural labor force decreased
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Economic Goods
Economic goods are products and services generated by economic activity.
Composition: They can be consumable (durable consumer goods, such as computers, or non-durable, such as pizza) or capital goods (tools, equipment). Function: They can be intermediate goods (wool produced by a sheep) or finished goods (the shirt made from this wool). Ownership: They can be private (belonging to people, families, or businesses) or public (belonging to the state).
Factors of Production
- Natural resources:
18th Century Economic & Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution in 18th-Century England
England spearheaded the Industrial Revolution, showcasing its distinct stages. Beginning in the 16th century, an era of economic growth emerged, driven by international trade. By the mid-18th century, several factors converged: population growth, agricultural advancements, increased demand for raw materials like cotton and iron, the need for new energy sources such as coal and steam to power machinery, ongoing technical innovations from Scottish universities,
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Immigration: A Global Shift
The number of immigrants entering industrialized countries continues to rise.
The Positives of Immigration
Some believe immigration fosters a multiracial society, religious and cultural diversity, and greater understanding and tolerance among nations.
The Challenges of Immigration
Problems arise when jobs become scarce, and long-term residents feel they have priority over newcomers.
Smoking and Public Health
Smoking is detrimental to both smokers and non-smokers, as the latter
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Item 29: The Law of the Indies
1 – The Discovery and Incorporation of the Indies: The Alexandrine Bulls
For the bulls Romanus Pontifex of 1455 and 1456, the kings of Portugal acquired control of the islands and lands, discovered and undiscovered, by sailing in the Atlantic south to India. By raising the Catholic Monarchs, Portugal believed that Castile had violated its bulls regarding the conquest of the Canaries. The conflict was finally resolved with the Treaty of Alcáçovas in 1479 between Castile
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