The Philippines had been colonized by Spain for 300 years. Within three centuries‚ the Spaniards had greatly influenced the country. Though indirect‚ major events in the West‚ particularly in Europe‚ had affected Spain. Because of this‚ there was a huge impact and major changes in the Philippines‚ as Spain’s colony. At around 18th and 19th century‚ changes in the world were precipitated by three great revolutions in Europe and in America. The industrial revolution is basically an economic revolution
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discovery of a western water route to Asia. With the financial backing he received from Spain he is able to set sail toward the west. In October 1492‚ Columbus lands in the America’s where he is greeted by the native people‚ whom he refers to as Indians‚ because he thinks he landed on islands near Asia. Somewhat fascinated by these people Columbus never forgets his main goals and claims the island for the nation of Spain and begins to inquire about gold: "I was attentive to find out if there was any gold;
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going East. columbus had to swim to shore after his ship burned. That is where he met his wife Felipa Perestrello. Where he soon had a son‚ Diego‚ but his wife died in 1480 and Columbus moved to Spain with his son ‚Diego‚ where he had a second son‚ Fernando‚ who was born out-of-wedlock. At the time Spain was not as strong as Portugal‚ a war with the Moors consumed them. He took part in many expeditions
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settlers of Spain include the Iberians‚ the Celts‚ and the Basques groups. Then the Phoenicians came‚ who were later followed by the Greeks‚ who ruled Spain until they were defeated by the Romans. The last of the settlers to arrive were armies of Arabs and Berbers‚ whom were called Moors. Fascinated with water‚ they developed irrigation systems and planted citrus and almond trees in eastern and southern Spain. The Phoenicians arrived from the Mediterranean and brought their sauces to Spain. The Greeks
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dictators maintain authority through strict socioeconomic controls‚ suppression of the masses through censorship and terrorism‚ and policies of aggressive nationalism and racism (“Fascism”). Francisco Franco first implemented this government policy in Spain after witnessing its achievements in Germany and Italy. Franco’s strong nationalistic and military upbringing was the basis for his fascist dictatorship. What made Franco the “ultimate fascist dictator” was the fact that he was more palatable to
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the Philippines by Spain beneficial to the country? March 17‚ 1521‚ Ferdinand Magellan accidentally discovered the Philippines while on his quest of finding the Spice Island. With that‚ a lot had happened. Until April 1521‚ Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu in Mactan‚ Cebu. Some of the Spaniards who survived in the battle returned to Spain. Later‚ years passed‚ the Philippines had been colonized by Spain for 333 years (1565-1898). Philippines was easily colonized by the Spain because it is easy
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century between 1810 and 1821 and had different stages. At begining some movements exploted and the Spanish goverment could control but at the final the rich people form Mexico (siblings of Spanish people) take the control over the inestability of Spain. I have two reasons of why is the most important event of the history of Mexico. The first reason is the power. The war of the people like Morelos or Hidalgo (they represent the poor‚ slaves‚ women) was calm with blood. They lost their lives figthing
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the world. When the Spanish government had tourist campaigns in other countries in the past‚ they showed the sunshine‚ the beaches‚ flamenco dancing‚ and bullfighting. This may have helped to create some of the stereotypes about Spain. So the first stereotype about Spain is that the Spanish are very lazy and that they like to sleep the siesta. It is false. In the European Union the Spanish have the longest working hours and they work really very hard. Yes‚ the Spanish like to sleep the siesta‚ but
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Marketing Plan: The Tea Shop 1.0 Purpose and Mission 1.1 Purpose of the Marketing Plan This marketing plan for the Tea Shop in Spain is produced to review the future of the business. In this plan‚ strategies are identified for the growth of the business considering opening new lines of business such as distribution of tea in top-of-the-range restaurants and hotels and also opening new shops in other countries. 1.2 Mission Statement Tea is one
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Chapter 2: Europeans and the New World‚ 1492 – 1600 When humans entered the Iberian Peninsula almost 32000 years ago‚ the first civilization of Spain was formed. Since then‚ the country has traveled from an era of prehistoric Iberia to the Middle Ages to a rise as an empire and a member of the European Union . The main reason why Spain grew so much in power during the fifteenth century is because of a series of events that took place around that time. The first in such a series of events
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