Spanish vs. English Colonization in the Americas: A Comparison

Spanish vs. English Colonization in the Americas

Key Differences in Colonial Approaches

One of the main differences between the two settlements stems from the fact that Spanish America already had politically developed agricultural civilizations, empires, and states, in contrast to the hunting bands of Anglo-America. The former were already civilized (anthropologically speaking, civilization comes with intensive cereal farming), so the Spanish only had to change the political superstructure after

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Urban Functions and Their Distribution Within Cities

Urban Functions

Cities serve a multitude of functions, some of which have evolved over time. Here’s a breakdown of key urban functions:

1. Military Function

Historically, cities served as places of refuge and strength, often housing military bases. While this function has diminished in prominence, it still influences the development of some cities. For example, Toledo’s historical role as a military stronghold shaped its growth. Other cities, strategically located along major transportation routes,

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T22 Population, Economy, and Culture in the Canary Islands

T22 Population and Society

Most T22 Pobladors: Galician, Castilian, Andalusians, Aragonese, etc. Population: XVI: + 38,000 inhabitants, Tenerife (TF) 20,000. 1605: 41,000 inhabitants. 1688: 105,075 inhabitants, 70% in western islands, 30,000 in eastern islands. Western population increased due to the wine boom, while eastern population decreased due to the sugar cane crisis, pirate attacks, epidemics, and emigration to TF and La Palma (Lpal). 1802: 194,516 inhabitants. Eastern population increased

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Understanding Population Dynamics: Birth, Death, and Fertility Rates

Mortality Rate

The mortality rate depends on factors such as food and resources, and hygienic-sanitary conditions. High mortality rates are observed in Russia and Africa.

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR):

  • [Total deaths of children under one year (x) / total births (x)] · 1000
  • IMR high: above 35‰
  • IMR moderate: between 15 and 35‰
  • IMR low: up to 15‰

Infant mortality in underdeveloped countries is often caused by infectious or parasitic diseases.

Once we have the birth rate and death rate, we can calculate

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Global Water Demand, Scarcity, and Sustainability

Global Water Demand: Factors and Trends

The demand for water is steadily increasing due to several key factors:

  • Rising world population
  • Increased irrigation for food production
  • Improved living standards
  • Higher domestic water consumption

Water Use by Sector

Domestic: Use in homes, including water disposal.

Industrial: Use in factories and for power generation, particularly in North America and Europe.

Agricultural: Use for irrigation, which is the primary water-consuming activity in Asia and Africa.

Disparities

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French Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Growth 1789-1860

The Industrial Revolution in France

In the mid-eighteenth century, France was, due to a variety of circumstances, better prepared than England for a great economic effort. Contributing to this were its natural wealth, population, number of flourishing industries, trade volume, etc.

However, during the nineteenth century, France’s industrialization was considerably delayed. The main causes of these delays were:

  • Poverty of Coal Beds: France had coal, but its sites were located in geographically difficult-
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