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the early modern age
social change
Economic prosperity resulted in an increase
population and a reduction in the epidemics
an urban society developed
became one of the defining characteristics
divided into social groups called classes
priviledged class
the nobility and the clergy
They were a minority
They had numerous privileges
they didn´t pay taxes
judged by special tribunals.
unprivileged class
called commoners
the majority of the population
divided into various sub-groups
peasants
the largest group
bourgeoisie were the city inhabitants
not ruled by a feudal lord
wealthier and gained more political influence
Some social groups protested for their rights
most violent protests were by the peasant
The Early Modern Age began in 1453
with the Fall of Constantinople
ended with the French Revolution in 1789
important social, economic, political and cultural
changes were already taking place.
economic transformation
From the mid-fifteenth century onwards
the economic crisis and catastrophes
occurred at the end of the Middle Ages
was refelcted
Increased agricultural production
three-field system was maintained.
The main crops were cereals.
One section was left fallow
Intensified commercial activity
resulted in a surplus in production
products were sold in the city markets.
The expansion of craftsmanship:
products were made in workshops
controlled by associations of craftsmen called guilds.
the domestic system was created
new products were brought to Europe.
included precious metals, foods and spices.
The development of mercantile capitalism
created trading companies to generate profits.
Providing loans
The bankers lent money
returning the same amount plus the interest
Creating new forms of payment
bill of exchange
