The Second Industrial Revolution and Imperialism (1870-1914)
Politics and International Relations
Political Systems
- Parliamentary Systems (Western Europe): Many countries adopted universal male suffrage while suffragette movements arose, claiming the vote for women (achieved in Finland – 1906, and Norway – 1913). In addition, the United States adopted universal male suffrage, and Japan established a parliamentary system.
- Autocratic Systems (Central and Eastern Europe):
- Austro-Hungarian Empire (multiple nationalities): Beginning in 1867, it became a dual monarchy
South American Camelids: Management and Production in Chile
PROLOGUE
The South American Camelids (CSA) are a source of livestock wealth and population genetics in the Andes. The term CSA includes two domestic species, the alpaca (Lama pacos) and llama (Lama glama), and two wild species: the vicuña (Lama vicugna) and the guanaco (Lama guanicoe). CSAs are a source of fiber, meat, and many work products essential for the survival of a large segment of the high Andean population, particularly for their efficient use of land in an adverse environment such as
Read MoreTransport, Tourism, Trade: Key Elements and Impacts
Transport
It is the activity that moves people & merchandise between two or more places by using different transport systems (land, air & sea), each of them with specific means of transport and infrastructures.
Tourism
It is the temporary movement of people (24h – 1 year) from their place of residence to another place, generally for leisure purposes.
Trade
It is the sale and purchase of products/services between producers and consumers in exchange for payment.
Causes of Tourism Growth
The economic
Read MoreCultural and Ecological Dimensions of Globalization
Chapter 5: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization
Areas of Cultural Globalization
In Chapter 5, Steger discusses three areas of cultural globalization:
- Sameness of difference
- The role of media
- The globalization of language
Culture
Culture is a learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs, values, norms, and social practices, which affect the behaviors of a relatively large group of people. Culture is dynamic, it’s in process and is adaptive.
Culture and cultural practices are moving beyond local
Read MoreThe Industrial Revolution: Transformations and Social Impacts
The Industrial Revolution
Work and Energy
The Industrial Revolution was characterized by:
- Work done in factories by machines and workers.
- The use of fossil fuels, such as coal.
- Increased production and sale of goods thanks to improved transport.
- Growth of the working class.
Causes of the Industrial Revolution
Several factors contributed to the rise of the Industrial Revolution:
- Population’s new economic needs.
- Technological advances.
- Industrial expansion (accumulation of capital that could be invested).
- Driving
International Date Line: A Comprehensive Guide
The International Date Line: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line that runs through the Pacific Ocean, marking the boundary between two consecutive calendar days. When crossing the IDL from east to west, one day is added to the calendar, while crossing from west to east, one day is subtracted.
Considerations in Determining the IDL
The following factors were considered when establishing the IDL:
- Direction of travel
- Current day and date
Crossing the IDL
When
Read More