Galicia from 1936 to 1976: Socioeconomic and Cultural Changes
Galicia Between 1936 and 1976: Socioeconomic and Cultural Transformations
Socioeconomic Changes
The economic policies implemented by the Franco regime after the war prioritized the interests of the landowning oligarchy. This led to the marginalization of Portugal’s agricultural model, hindering modernization and causing stagnation tied to the industrial recession. As a result, Galicia experienced a process of re-ruralization.
In the 1950s, the construction of hydroelectric dams on the Sil and Miño
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The Spanish Constitution of 1978
Historical Context
Following the death of General Franco on November 20, 1975, an initial proclamation declared the beginning of Spain’s transition to democracy. This process, despite its legal complexities, ultimately led to the drafting and approval of the Spanish Constitution of 1978.
Key Features of the Constitution
Declaration of a Democratic State
The Constitution establishes Spain as a social and democratic state governed by the rule of law. It enshrines fundamental
Read MorePolitical and Social Upheavals in Latin America (1930-1955)
The Two Presidencies of Peron (1946-1955)
Political Trajectory
In 1930, Peron participated in the Uriburu coup d’état and then obtained an opposition position as assistant minister to the liberal democratic Guerra. His political base rested on the individual (functional democracy) and a form of Fascism based on hierarchy and a firm power structure that could bring order and secure insertion and production through representation and organization via corporatist interests.
Corporatism, “Community Organizer,
Read MoreSpanish American Empire: Administration and Impact
Administration and Distribution. Crown involvement rarely participated in the enterprises of discovery and conquest; the high cost it entailed meant that, at most, it contributed in some special instances (the first voyage of Columbus or Magellan and Elcano’s expedition). However, private initiative participation was subject to strict regulation through capitulaciones, complemented by instructions (whose effect consisted in a king and conquistadors covenant by which these committed to conquer and
Read MoreHominization and Pre-Roman Peoples of the Iberian Peninsula
1. Hominization
Hominization is the evolutionary process by which humans evolved from earlier primates. The most ancient hominid found in the Iberian Peninsula, and also in Europe, is a jaw fragment belonging to the species Homo ancestor. It was discovered in Atapuerca (Burgos) and dates back 1,200,000 years. Evidence suggests that the individuals from Atapuerca were victims of cannibalistic practices.
Homo ancestor had two evolutionary paths:
- In Europe, it evolved into Homo heidelberguensis, which
Art History: From Neoclassicism to Modernism
Neoclassicism
The expansion of illustrated trips, the revolutionary events in France, and the discovery of important archaeological sites helped shape a new style: Neoclassicism. Artists sought the pure beauty of classical forms, rejecting excessive ornamentation and luxury. Architecture was inspired by Greek models, incorporating Doric columns and pediments with sculptural decoration. Notable buildings in Spain include the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Barcelona Stock Exchange, and the Tobacco Factory
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