Introduction The energy consumed in Spain every day‚ both for the industrial sector‚ as for domestic consumers comes from multiple forms of primary energy sources‚ from which we get electricity. It is important to consider where these primary energy sources come from‚ and the value year after year the degree of self-sufficiency that primary energy resources have in Spain. The energy sector accounts for about 2.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. However‚ this sector has a greater importance
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of long odyssey from what is now Tampa‚ Florida to Mexico City on Cabeza de Vaca’s perspective. Cabaza de Vaca along with his companions named Andres Dorante‚ Alonso del Castillo‚ and Estebanico‚ are survivors of failed expedition to New World from Spain during 16th century. Unlike other members from the expedition‚ these four members found a way to live with native Indian tribes to survive. They were slaves of Indians and treated cruelly all the time. However‚ after long period of time of being slaves
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navigation‚ and natural sciences at the “University of Pavia” (Young). Christopher Columbus left Spain to search for China and to spread the religion‚ but instead‚ discovered the New World. His voyage was captured in a journal that was written by himself. Columbus helped King Fernandes and Queen Isabella of Spain to bring wealth and fame. He was said to be a trustworthy person to the King and Queen of Spain. He was considered to be a hero. His first voyage
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"genocide." In their words‚ Spaniards hear echoes of age-old malevolence: a body of anti-Spanish prejudices they know as la leyenda negra‚ the Black Legend‚ that tarred the Spanish as incomparably savage and avaricious. It created a national image that Spain is still trying to dispel.
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quickly took the lead in settling the New World. The first‚ Spain‚ was very interested in acquiring huge amounts of gold‚ silver‚ and other rare valuables. In fact‚ the only reason they stumbled upon America is because they were en route to the Far East in search of the "fabled wealth of the Indies." What they found turned out to be much more valuable than a shipload of gold. A new continent was discovered-- one with unbelievable potential. Spain was able to take great advantage of its new found wealth
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monarchies is Henry VII of England and Ferdinand I of Spain. Both the royal families and states they represent are great examples of a new monarch from the time period of 1450 to 1550. Spain exemplifies the key characteristics of a new monarch. It all starts with the centralization of power in Spain towards one royal family. This all starts with the marriage of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile. Before this marriage modern day Spain was fragmented into 4 four separate states‚
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although technically he is Italian‚ he decided to change how he is identified. Therefore‚ Columbus identifying to Spain gave Spain a reason to support his voyages. As he traveled he came upon new lands‚ treasures‚ foods‚ governments‚ and people who he could take back to Spain and Italy. The possibility of Columbus bringing new items to benefit these countries inspired both Italy and Spain to both work together to financially support
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Nationalist had taken power with Francisco Franco as the new Spanish leader. The 17th of July of 1936‚ war had erupted in Spain rising tensions between the Republicans and the Nationalists‚ leading to military conflicts through out Spanish territory. Consequently‚ foreign aid had been provided to both sides‚ including countries such as Germany‚ and the Soviet Union. The divisions of Spain‚ Failure of the Popular Front as well as the Failure of the Second Republic were essential causes for the Spanish Civil
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international political arena. One such case‚ and the focus of this essay‚ is the case of Basque nationalism in Spain. In order to tackle a subject of this complexity‚ this essay will review a brief history of the Basque people‚ including: historical ties to the land‚ language and literature. Furthermore‚ the political situation in both during the times of General Franco’s regime and post-Franco Spain are examined in order to analyze the politics of Basque Nationalism. Key Words: Nation: a group of people
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