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6.The 18th century in Spain: the Bourbons - Coggle Diagram
6.The 18th century in Spain: the Bourbons
Political developments in 18th-century Spain were the result of dynastic change, as the Hapsburgs were replaced by the Bourbons
Carlos II was the last Spanish king of the Hapsburg line. He died without heirs, creating a serious conflict over the succession. This conflict became the War of the Spanish Succession
Carlos II had named Philip of Anjou as his successor to the Spanish throne
Austria and Great Britain gave military support to Archduke Charles of Austria, who was a Hapsburg
The war ended with the Treaties of Utrecht and Rastatt. As a result of these agreements
Austria gained lands from Spain, including Milan and the Spanish Netherlands, while Great Britain gained Gibraltar and Menorca
Philip of Anjou became Felipe V, King of Spain
Bourbon foreign policy in the 18th century
During the 18th century, Spanish monarchs tried to recover the lands they had lost in the Treaties of Utrecht and Rastatt by participating in international conflicts, such as the Seven Years' War
THE BOURBON REFORMS
Central government
Ministries were created.
The various cortes were unified into a single body
Castilla's laws were imposed on Aragón
Regional government
Spain was divided into provinces.
The intendant was introduced
Local government
In Aragón the corregidor was introduced to the municipalities.
A new tax was introduced in Aragón.
