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11.4 Hispanic Kingdoms in the 17th century - Coggle Diagram
11.4 Hispanic Kingdoms in the 17th century
The political situation
In the 17th century, Hispanic dominance was broken
There was a series of economic and social problems in the Hispanic kingdom
During this period the kings were known as Austrias menores
Anew way of governing was by appointing validos
These were the king's favourites and they were delegated power over government matters
Duke of Lerma
Spain made peace with England and the Twelve Years' Truce was signed
He was accused of using his power to make himself and his family rich
Count-Duke of Olivares
The aim of his international and domestic policy was to revive monarchy's prestige
At this time Hispanic kingdoms became involved in the Thirty Years' War
Increasing the taxes on the population
There were major social uprisings and food riots
The Count-Duke also tried to make monarchy more absolutist
He proposed economic and military reforms
The Reign of Felipe IV
The Potuguese Revolution
The Portuguese nobility took advantage of the Catalan Revolt
To proclaim John IV of Portugal king, this started a war and finished with the independence of Portugal
Separatist Conpiracies
Plots by the nobilty to separate Andalucia and Aragon from Spain were uncovered
The Catalan Revolt
The principality became independent and requested France's help
Loses in America
In parallel with the conspiracies and revolts in Europe during the 17th century
Hispanic and Portuguese territories in America were lost
There was a poblem of succession
Carlos II didn't have children so at the end the candidates to succeed him
Were Philip of Anjou and Charles of Austria, he chose Philip of Anjou as his successor
The socio-economic situation
The Expulsion of the Moriscos
During Felipe III's reign the policy of religious uniformity begun
By the Cahtolic Monarchs was fully implemented with the expulsion of the moriscos
Their expulsion had severe repercussions in the territories where they lived
Since it took a long time for the population and agricultural yields to recover
Society
Economic problems and various plague epidemics throughout the century
Increased the number of disadvantaged people
Picaros and mendigos
They survived off charity by being servants and by robbing
Poor hidalgos
Were members of the lower nobility who refused to work
Bandits or outlaws
Worked in gangs sometimes with noblemen to rob people on the roads
