Understanding Imperialism: History, Causes, and Consequences
Imperialism is defined as economic exploitation and political control held by a State.
Stages:
Mercantilist Modern Colonialism from the early sixteenth century until the late eighteenth.
Industrial Colonialism from the early nineteenth century to 1870-1880.
Large-Scale Capitalism and Imperialism, from 1870-1880 to the Second World War.
Causes of Imperialism
- Economic: The need for raw materials, resources, and markets.
- Policy: Nationalism and desire for prestige, military disaster.
- Ideological: The perceived
Key Concepts in Social Sciences and History
Cold War Confrontation
He called the Cold War confrontation that took place during the twentieth century.
Globalization Defined
Globalization is an economic, technological, social, and cultural process on a global scale. It consists of increasing communication and interdependence among countries, uniting their markets, societies, and cultures through social, economic, and political policies.
Autonomous Regions
An autonomous region is a territorial entity within a constitutional system, such as Spain,
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Spain’s Rise in the Global System
Spain, once a leading world power in the 16th and 17th centuries, entered the 20th century as a struggling European nation. Following the Civil War and the Franco regime, Spain gradually reintegrated into international bodies and began modernizing its economy. However, its true global resurgence occurred after the democratic transition, the 1978 Constitution, and its entry into the European Communities, leading to full integration into global institutions, partnerships,
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A World Divided
Unfortunately, our world is divided into two parts: the economic North and South. The North, to which we belong, is characterized by good living conditions. It houses 25% of the world’s 6.75 billion people, who own 75% of global wealth. In contrast, the economic South faces harsh living conditions. 75% of the global population resides there, possessing only 25% of global wealth.
The Impoverished and Dominated South
The South includes Africa, Central and South America, and most of Asia.
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Yacyretá Dam: Location
Geographic Location
The Yacyretá Dam is situated 1,000 kilometers north of Buenos Aires and 300 kilometers from Asunción, in the vicinity of the Yacyretá, Apipé Grande, and Talavera Islands. It extends up to the cities of Ituzaingó and Ayolas, 80 kilometers downstream from Posadas and Encarnación, adjacent to the main branch of the Paraná River. The structure spans 808 meters in length and approximately 80 meters in width.
The dam lies on a stretch of the Paraná River
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Topic 4. The Second Wave
Switzerland
Switzerland was among the most precocious developed countries, boasting a high economic growth rate. This growth spurred structural development and economic takeoff. Key factors included high real income (higher wages and stable prices) and a strong external sector, where exports dominated the trade balance. Agricultural productivity was high due to advanced technology and effective farming systems. Switzerland’s industrial success was unique, combining advanced
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