Coquimbo Region: Environmental Policy for Sustainable Development
1 .- Why is it important to develop a regional environmental policy?
It is important because it meets important needs for all sectors of local life. It is expressed in her environmental commitment of national public services operating in each territory and regional governments and municipalities, private sector, universities and media, NGOs, various associations, social organizations and other forms of expression of the community. She claims that every sector of the environmental community to take
History of Spain: From Pre-Roman Times to the 18th Century
1. Pre-Roman Peoples
Several indigenous societies inhabited the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman conquest began in the 3rd century BC. Two main cultural groups existed: the Iberian and the Celtic.
Iberian Peoples
Located on the Mediterranean coast and south, they were influenced by Phoenician, Greek, and Carthaginian cultures. Their economy was based on agriculture, mining, metallurgy, crafts, and trade. They also developed their own writing system.
Celtic Peoples
Located in the Plateau and the north,
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain, developed in two phases:
Phase 1
Starting in the 18th century, the initial changes involved the use of new energy sources, machinery in factories, and a shift in the workforce.
Phase 2
From 1870 onward, it spread throughout European countries, the USA, and Japan.
This period saw significant changes, including the rise of the bourgeoisie and the proletariat (workers who earned wages). These changes transformed an agricultural
Read MoreSpanish Economy and Society in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
General Characteristics of the Spanish Economy
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Spanish economy faced several challenges, including a poor communications structure, slow demographic growth, a low cultural level of the population, a shortage of financial resources, and limited energy sources. Compared to Western European countries, Spain lagged behind, although improvements were evident. The railway network expanded, capital accumulated, and coal was gradually replaced by oil and electricity
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The Outreach: Italian and North African Politics
The RRCC monarchy had become a major political power in Europe. The foreign policy of the RRCC followed these guidelines: confrontation with France and alliance with surrounding countries to isolate it, integration of all peninsular territories, and maritime expansion in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Italian Politics
Italy was made up of many smaller states, rich and militarily weak, but with skillful diplomacy. The King of France, Charles
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The Old Regime: Trade and Society
Overseas Trade
In the 18th century, overseas trade flourished, reaching the Americas, Asia, and Africa, where colonies were established for trade advantages. The possession of colonies became a focal point of conflict within Europe. These overseas states were controlled by European monarchs under the mercantilist economic system. The East India Company and the West India Company were created to manage trade with the East and West Indies, respectively. The importance
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