Economic changes
harvests improved
improved agricultural machinery
new agricultural techniques
crop rotation
farmers' productivity increased
new crops were introduced
human and animal nutrition improved
potatoes and corn
Craft production increased
population growth
domestic system
caused an increase in demand
for consumer goods
compete with new systems of production
became more important
Peasants made products at home
sold them to merchants
earn extra income
Royal manufacturers
produced luxury goods
simple tools
large workshops
Reforms in Spain
economy experienced growth
introduced by Felipe V, Fernando VI and Carlos III
scientific, economic and technical studies
The sociedades económicas de amigos del país
most important ones
craft production
agriculture
trade
irrigation
canals were built
the Canal de Castilla
uninhabited areas were colonised
the Sierra Morena
royal manufacturers established
silk, porcelain...
textile production in Cataluña
free trade with America
Cádiz lost its monopoly
The triangular trade
Monarchs increased domestic trade
built new roads and canals
modernised ports
International trade grew
increased exchanges of goods
Europe and the American colonies
Atlantic Ocean
world's most important trading zone
trade routes
controlled by the British
Europe, Africa and America
Indian Ocean
controlled by Great Britain, France and the United Provinces
private companies
monopolies
British East India Company