Industrial Revolution: Key Figures and Social Impact
Line Work and the Assembly Line
Henry Ford’s Principles
Key principles based on the assembly line:
- No man should have to do more than one thing.
- It should always be possible for a man to lower something.
Consequences for the Worker
How does the assembly line affect the worker? It reduces the worker’s need to think and restricts movements to a minimum, which dehumanizes the work. This occurs more often.
The Assembly Line Explained
How was the assembly line structured? It was a large factory with different
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Industrial Activity in Spain: Key Sectors
1. Key Sectors: Basic and Consumer Goods Industries
Traditionally, industries have been classified into three groups:
- Basic industry: Takes the first step in the industrial chain, transforming raw materials into intermediate products. These are used as feedstock for other industries.
- Equipment goods industry: Produces machinery or tools used by other industries.
- Use and consumption industries: Transform materials into products for direct use or consumption.
Breakdown
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Causes of Imperialism and Types of Domination
During the 19th century, much of the world was controlled by Great Britain (from East to West) and France (from North to South). The causes of imperialism were:
- Political and Strategic: A country’s power and prestige were measured by the number of colonies it controlled.
- Demographic: Europe’s population had grown significantly during the 19th century. Metropolises encouraged migration to colonies, reducing unemployment and social conflicts in the countries
Venezuela’s Northeastern Region: Anzoátegui, Monagas, Sucre
Northeastern Region of Venezuela
The Northeast region is one of the 10 political-administrative regions of Venezuela, and is formed by the states of Anzoátegui, Monagas, and Sucre.
Limits
It is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the island region, on the south by the State of Bolivar, on the east by the State of Delta Amacuro and the Gulf of Paria, and on the west by the states of Miranda and Guárico.
Population
The population of the northeastern region is 3,316,182 inhabitants (2008),
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Factors and Trends of Current Industrial Location
Current Factors of Localization
The classic factors of localization have declined in importance following the industrial crisis and have given prominence to new factors:
- Diminished importance of proximity to natural resources.
- Expansion of sales areas.
- Improved transport and communications.
- Labor remains an important factor.
- Currently, a key factor is access to innovation and current information.
Trends in Location: Diffusion and Concentration
Marked changes
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The Relief of Spain
The Meseta Central appears dislocated in two blocks: the Northern Plateau and the Southern Plateau, separated by the Central System. The Montes de Toledo subdivide the Southern Plateau. Alpine mountain ranges surround the plateau: The Pyrenees and the Betic Cordillera. Depressions also play a very important role in the peninsula.
Climate of Spain
The Iberian Peninsula is located in a temperate zone, characterized by summer and winter seasons with two well-defined intermediate
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