Growth of International Trade and Industrial Development in Spain
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Growth of International Trade
Increased due to the growth in industrial production, the improvement of transport systems, and construction of tunnels and canals. Dynamite enabled the construction of large tunnels through mountainous areas and also made it possible to build huge canals.
Industrial Development in Spain
It was slower than in the rest of Europe. Foreign companies invested capital in mining. The most industrialized areas continued to be Catalonia and the Basque Country. The expansion of the railway network helped the growth of the iron and steel industry.
Anti-Colonial Protest
In some colonies, indigenous people revolted against European exploitation and the disregard for their traditional cultural values. In colonizing countries, socialist parties protested against what they considered unjustified abuse.
International Conflict
Berlin Conference (1884-5): European countries interested in controlling the Congo agreed to delegate control of the region to the King of Belgium and imposed a procedure for European countries that wanted to acquire African territory.