Political and Social Upheaval in Catalonia (1902-1923)
Political Crises of the Restoration (1902-1923)
The Cu-Cut! Incident (1902-1907)
The satirical weekly Cu-Cut! published an anti-militarist joke on June 1st. In response, 300 officers from the Barcelona garrison stormed the Cu-Cut! offices, as well as those of La Veu de Catalunya and La Publicitat. The military demanded that the government cede jurisdiction over crimes against the army and the country to military courts. The government, under President Segismundo Moret, acceded to this demand in 1906.
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TMA 10: The Industrial Revolution and the Labor Movement
Origins of the Labor Movement:
The labor movement was a collective effort initiated by workers to improve their working conditions and advocate for their rights. Workers formed associations to defend their interests, which later led to the recognition of their right to create trade unions. A significant step was the creation of the International Workingmen’s Association (IWA) in 1864, which aimed to unite labor organizations worldwide, although
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Insect Pests of Trees
Lepidoptera
Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Pine processionary)
Type: Lepidoptera
Damage: Defoliator
Affected Area: Pine shoots
Description: Early flight occurs during mild days in March-April. Adults lay eggs, caterpillars appear in May-June, and pupation occurs in July. Larvae have two stages.
Dioryctria mendacella
Type: Lepidoptera
Damage: Borer
Affected Area: Pine cones
Description: Two generations per year. Larvae develop in spring and fall. Eggs are laid, and larvae drop to the soil to
Earth’s Layers and Plate Tectonics: A Comprehensive Guide
Earth’s Layers
The Crust
The Earth’s crust is the outermost layer of the Earth and the uppermost part of the lithosphere. Its thickness varies from about 5 kilometers in oceanic regions to up to 70 kilometers in mountain ranges. The crust is composed of rocks and is divided into three main layers:
- Sedimentary Layer: Located on continents and continental platforms, this layer consists of sedimentary rocks. It includes folded rocks from ancient mountain ranges, the base of current continents and continental
Metaphysics: A Deep Dive into the Nature of Reality
Metaphysics
Serious and Necessary Contingents
Serious Contingent
A serious contingent exists and cannot imply existence. Existence implies power.
Necessary Contingent
A necessary contingent does not exist and cannot imply existence. Existence implies pure act.
Spirit
A spirit is a non-material being. Every human, in addition to their physical, material body, has an immaterial spirit. The spirit is neither a body nor a state, therefore, it does not disappear with death. The spirit subsists with God as a
Read MoreVehicle Transmission and Brake Systems
Differential Systems
Differential
The differential system adapts the wheels in curves, ensuring stability and proper functioning. It includes the pinion, crown, planet gears, and satellites. Check for possible oil leaks, visually inspect the support joints, and check the pinion and crown for proper spacing.
Locking Differential
The locking differential automatically locks the differential.
Track Lock Differential
This differential is based on friction. Multiple friction discs are placed with a conventional
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