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THE COLONIAL CRISIS & THE ENLIGHTENMENT - Coggle Diagram
THE COLONIAL CRISIS & THE ENLIGHTENMENT
In the 18th century it was a very complicated time for the Spanish colonies as there were many contradictions such as the economic and demographic boom and while others fell and were in crisis.
And very key to the Bourbon reforms.
Change of dynasty
to the Bourbon Philip, Duke of Anjou / Philip V from the Habsburg Charles II
War of the Spanish Succession
End with the Peace of Utrecht - 1713
Philip V won but...
permanently renounced the French throne.
Bourbon reform in America
Prohibition of Creoles from occupying positions.
New Viceroyalties with limits and jurisdictions.
The monopoly brought new products: such as tobacco, brandy among others.
Economical reforms: They bought everything from Spain, they were not negotiated between colonies.
Alcabalas: Collection of taxes on merchandise sold in the markets.
Social reforms: They expelled the Jesuits in 1967.
Enlightenment and Enlightenment ideas
Scientific thought appears, using science and reason to get to know the phenomena of the earth.
French thinkers: summarize all the human knowledge Encyclopedia
French thinkers: summarize the entire Encyclopedia of human knowledge, such as: Adam Smith, with the book Spirit of the law, John Locke with the book Essay on civil government, Rousseau with the book The Wealth of Nations, among others.
France ocuppies Spain
Napoleon did not surrender and subjected Spain to force to invade Portugal, due to the continental blockade.