Decline of Dictatorship and Monarchy in 1920s Spain
Economic and Social Policy
Economic Policies
The dictatorship prioritized economic benefits, mirroring the Roaring Twenties. The government supported public works and enacted decrees to protect domestic industry. However, state enterprises struggled to compete with foreign entities. Monopolies, such as Telefónica, were granted, and CAMPSA was awarded oil distribution and sales, leading to state indebtedness.
Social Policies
The dictatorship introduced a labor regulation model aimed at eliminating social
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Monopoly
Monopoly ownership consists of a product exclusively for a single manufacturer or distributor, which imposes prices without any control.
New Leading Sectors
The new leading sectors, driven by new energy sources and technological innovation, were discovering new products or other applications. Uses that had been so limited until then, resulted in the emergence of new productive sectors.
- The siderurgical industry and metallurgy had a big expansion with new automotive and electrical materials.
Islamic Art and Architecture in Spain: A Historical Journey
Islamic Art in Spain: A Historical Introduction
In 711, a new era began, rooted in oriental culture, with the convergence of Islamic and Christian influences. Islamic art flourished in Al-Andalus, while Romanesque and Gothic art emerged in the Christian territories. Islamic art placed significant emphasis on architecture, as the Koran discouraged the representation of images. Materials like plaster and marble were favored, with a preference for elaborate interior decoration that complemented the
Read MoreHistorical Events and Eras: A Timeline
Key Historical Events
- Power to the People
- Slave
- None of Anteiores
- Eupatrids, Gergóis, and Deminurgos
- Clergy, Nobility, and Servants
- Fully Correct
- Hoist, Corvera, Banality, and Tithing
- The Invasion of Portugal by Napoleon’s Troops
- During the Reign of D. Joao VI
- In England
- Saint Vincent and Pernambuco
- The Resignation of the Ministry of the Marquis (Portuguese)
- Salvador (Bahia), Recife (Pernambuco), and Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Zombie
- The Discovery of the Cohen Plan
- Chibata Revolt
- The Holy War of the Disputed
- Russia
- Slaves
World War I: Origins, Development, and Aftermath
Origins and Causes of World War I
The antecedents of the conflict can be traced back to the early twentieth century, when tensions, which Bismarck had concealed with his alliance systems, came to light and intensified during the period of armed peace:
- Arms Race: An arms race among all the European powers and the formation of two blocs (Triple Alliance and Triple Entente).
- Balkan and Moroccan Crises: These crises occurred from 1905 to 1914.
Causes:
- Territorial Tensions: France claimed Alsace-Lorraine
Chinese Revolution: A Historical Analysis
The Chinese Revolution
China, a vast nation, is populated by approximately 1.3 billion people today.
China Before the Twentieth Century
In 1513, the Portuguese arrived in Macau, followed by the Spanish and Dutch. At this time, the Chinese severed relations with Europeans (who were actively exploring the South China Sea), limiting trade.
From the seventeenth century, European and British exploitation of the South China Sea intensified. In the late eighteenth century, the Qing Dynasty entered a period
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