Global Crop Cultivation: Climate Requirements for Major Agricultural Products
This document outlines the specific climatic conditions necessary for the cultivation of major crops worldwide.
Cereals
Wheat
Thrives in climates with strong periods of heat, incompatible with wet conditions. Its northern boundary coincides with the 10°C isotherm in May. Requires annual precipitation between 350 and 750 mm.
Barley
Similar requirements to wheat, but thrives in short summers. Forage varieties are distinct from brewing varieties, with the latter obtained in more humid regions.
Rye
Its key
15th Century Literature: Key Developments & Impact
15th Century Literature: Key Developments
Economic and Social Landscape
Politically, there was a tendency towards the concentration of royal power across nearly all of Western Europe. The expansion of communication routes, improved means of transport, and a booming trade fostered the emergence of business activities that transcended the barriers of guilds and cities. This opened new avenues, even for the Church and aristocracy. A crisis emerged in social relations among the estates. The development
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19th Century China: Imperial Structure and Nationalist Movements
During the nineteenth century, China’s nationalist movement operated within a feudal, monarchical, and imperial structure, characterized by a strong centralized government and bureaucracy. The social base consisted of a vast population living in a near-slavery regime, dominated by a minority of noble landowners. After the Opium War, China lost to the United Kingdom, and the imperial court had already yielded strategic cities to Portugal,
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The Universal Empire of Charles V
There was a great inheritance, from the Catholic Monarchs and Philip of Habsburg. This inheritance included:
- The realms of Spain, Navarre, and the Crown of Aragon
- American possessions
- Italian territories
- From his father: the Netherlands and Luxembourg
Internal Problems in France
France, under Charles V’s reign, faced significant internal problems:
- Revolt of the Communities: A protest by gentlemen, artisans, and traders against economic policy and a perceived lack of respect
Challenges of Developing Nations: Neocolonialism, Non-Alignment, and Economic Realities
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Neocolonialism: Economic and Cultural Control
Neocolonialism is based on cultural and economic control exerted by some developed countries over their former colonies or other developing countries. The economic control and exploitation of resources, often targeting minority interests belonging to a foreign country, is not always conducive to agricultural and industrial development.
Methods of Neocolonialism
Three primary methods have been observed:
- Economic Control: Achieved through investment,
Spanish Industrial Evolution: 1855-1975 Analysis
Historical Development of Spanish Industry (1855-1975)
Early Industrialization (Late 19th Century)
The start of Spanish industrialization occurred late compared to other Western European countries. The causes were:
- Poor endowment in raw materials and some basic energy products.
- Low availability of entrepreneurial capital.
- Technological backwardness.
- Limited demand for industrial products.
- Preference for external markets/trade.
- Inadequate industrial policies.
Industrial Growth (Early 20th Century)
In the first
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