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18th-century society
Social reforms in Spain
The Bourbon kings implemented social reforms
the law passed by Carlos III
that eliminated the legal dishonour of labour
the nobility could now work for a living
People did not always accept reforms
they wanted to protect their traditions
there were popular protests
the Esquilache Riots
Esquilache was one of Carlos III's ministers
He wanted to prohibit
traditional long capes
wide-brimmed hats
they also adopted measures relating to other social groups
In 1767
the Jesuits were expelled from Spain
to eliminate their influence over education
Other measures aimed to
control marginalised social groups
such as the Roma and the homeless