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18 th CENTURY SOCIETY - Coggle Diagram
18 th CENTURY SOCIETY
Estates system
The nobility and the clergy
opposed to any changes that would reduce their dominance
thinkers introduced measures to limit their economic power
Estates system
Enlightenment thinkers wanted to introduce reforms
it was still the base of society
The wealthy bourgeoisie
inspired by Enlightenment ideas
complained about the privileges enjoyed by the nobility and clergy
Peasants
living conditions did not improve
supplement their income by working in the domestic system
During the 18th century...
Population of Europe increased steadily
improved nutrition and hygiene
a reduction in the number of epidemics
scientific advances
Spain
beginning of a demographic trend
higher population density in the periphery
lower population density in the interior
Social reforms in Spain
The Bourbon kings
implemented social reforms
eliminated the legal dishonour of labour
nobility could now work for a living
measures relating to
other social groups
Jesuits were expelled from Spain
control marginalised social groups
Esquilache Riots
People did not always accept reforms
they wanted to protect their traditions
there were popular protests
such as the Esquilache Riots
Esquilache
wanted to prohibit traditional long capes and wide-brimmed hats
Carlos III had to accept
one of Carlos III's ministers
