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18th-century society - Coggle Diagram
18th-century society
European society continued to be based on the estates system
The wealthy bourgeoisie
was inspired by enlightenment ideas
they complained about the privileges enjoyed by the nobility and clergy
Peasants
some peasants had to supplement their income by working in the domestic system
living conditions did not improve
The nobility and the clergy
enlightened despots criticised the economic power of these groups and introduced measures to limit iy
were opposed to any changes that would reduce their dominance
the population of Europe increased steadily
reduction in the number of epidemics and scientific advances
This was due to improved nutrition and hygiene
In Spain
this period saw the beginning of a demographic trend that continues today
higher population density in the periphery of the Iberian Peninsula
lower population density in the interior
Social reforms
the law passed by Carlos III that eliminated the legal dishonour of labour
nobility could now work for a living
people did not always accept reforms because they wanted to protect their traditions
there were popular protests
the esquilache riots
he wanted to prohibit traditional long capes and wide-brimmed hats
The Bourbons also adopted measures relating to other social groups