Enlightenment, Industrial Revolutions, Imperialism & More
Main Features of the Enlightenment
- Learning and Teaching: People must learn as much as possible and share their knowledge.
- Reason: The only real source of knowledge.
- Science and Technology: Advances are crucial.
The Cánovist System Explained
It consisted of economic growth under the stabilizing impact of the new political system set up by Cánovas del Castillo.
Causes of Imperialism
The rise of finance capitalism. The increase in production forced industrialized countries such as Germany and Great Britain
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Legacy of Charles I
Charles I was the eldest son of Philip “the Handsome” and Juana “la Loca.” Born in Ghent in 1500, he was proclaimed King of Spain in Brussels in 1516 and came to Spain the following year. He would be known as Charles I of Spain and V of Germany. From his paternal grandfather, Maximilian I, he inherited the Austrian territories and the right to be elected Emperor of Germany. From his paternal grandmother, Mary of Burgundy, he inherited the Duchy of Burgundy, the Netherlands, and
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Agriculture and Fisheries: Economic Challenges
Agricultural Production
- Cereals: Human food, livestock feed, and biofuels. Focus on producing higher yields.
- Legumes: Human and livestock consumption. Production faces difficulties in mechanization and low yields.
- Vine: Wine and fresh consumption. Production has grown due to improved techniques.
- Olive: Drought-resistant, used for olive oil. The world’s largest production, but with low mechanization and high prices.
- Fruit and Vegetables: Fresh consumption
Regional Economic Disparities in Spain: Historical Analysis
Regional Economic Disparities in Spain: A Historical Analysis
1.1. The Conditions of the Physical Environment
The physical environment of the Iberian Peninsula has resulted in great regional diversity in terms of landscape and soils. Before the Industrial Revolution, the technical capacity to overcome natural conditions was low, and the main economic activities were agriculture and livestock farming. The Mediterranean trilogy (wheat, vineyards, and olive groves) and large-scale livestock farming,
Read MoreUnderstanding Tourism: Types, Impacts, and Key Areas
Types of Tourism
Tourism encompasses various forms, from traditional sun and sea tourism to specialized areas like spa and wellness tourism. Other types include:
- Hiking and Mountain Climbing: Activities focused on exploring mountainous regions.
- Eco-tourism and Ecotourism: Visits to protected rural areas like national parks.
- Agritourism: Stays in the countryside, often involving accommodation.
- Urban and Cultural Tourism: Focused on cities with historical, artistic, and cultural significance.
- Business Tourism:
Economic Shifts: Britain’s Industrial Rise & Post-War Growth
Why Britain?
Western Europe was split into Catholics and Protestants, a division that fueled the Protestant Reformation, which positively affected literacy and political, religious, and economic freedom. There was a commercial boom in Great Britain due to several factors:
- England had one of the highest wage rates in Europe.
- Agricultural productivity had increased.
- Less than 50% of the labor force was in agriculture.
This boom fueled demand.
The English Crown exercised absolute power during the 16th century.
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