The Complex Era: From Post-Depression Euphoria to World War I's Impact

📈 The Belle Époque was a period of great Euforia and economic growth following the Great Depression.

💥 Contrary to predictions, the capitalist system did not collapse and remains predominant.

🌍 The Belle Époque led to the development of a secular Boom and increased circulation of products in search of new markets.

🔑 The promotion of consumerism through the advertising system is a significant factor in the Belle époque.

🌍 The global economy expands geographically during this period of imperialism and industrialization.

💼 The middle class emerges as a distinct social group, characterized not only by their income but also by their consumption patterns.

🌍 The expansion of international trade leads to the specialization of countries in exporting specific products to the global market.

🔗 The development of a global network of transactions, communications, and transportation connects developed and underdeveloped countries.

🚂 The construction of a worldwide railway system plays a significant role in this period of globalization.

✨ The period known as Le Belle Époque was characterized by complexity, connectivity, and competitiveness.

🚂 The second Industrial Revolution during this period brought about a technological revolution, including advancements in transportation.

🌍 The improved transportation networks, such as steamships, railways, automobiles, and airplanes, facilitated international trade and transformed daily life.

Industrial sectors like steel, electricity, and petroleum play a central role in growth.

Transition from coal to oil and electricity as primary energy sources.

Increase in the tertiary sector of the economy, leading to more office, retail, and administrative jobs.

Strong connection between politics and the economy, with governments collaborating with large industrial companies.

🌍 The Belle Époque was a period known as the Age of Military Arms, where alliances were formed to maintain peace while countries invested in weapons production.

💣 The advancement of technology led to the use of modern weapons during World War I, showcasing the destructive power of technology in warfare.

🤝💰 There was a strong connection between politics and the economy during this period of democratization, as the state faced pressure to democratize society and expand its influence.

🔑 The Belle Époque was a period of economic growth and societal change.

🌍 The era was characterized by protectionism and the consequences of World War I.

💥 The Belle Époque saw a contrast between euphoria and the Great Depression.