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hispanic kingdom in the 17th century - Coggle Diagram
hispanic kingdom in the 17th century
the political situation
17th-century monarchs introduced a new way of governing by appointing validos
they were delegated power over government matters
important validos
Felipe III (1598–1621)
Spain made peace with England
the Twelve Years’ Truce with the Dutch Republic was agreed upon
Felipe IV (1621–1665).
was much less stable
aim of his international and domestic policy
revive the monarchy’s prestige
maintain its dominance in Europe
promote the Counter-Reformation
centralise its power
Hispanic kingdoms became involved in the Thirty Years’ War
increasing the tax burden on the population
was already having problems in agriculture and the craft sector
social uprisings and food riots in Sicily, Naples, Valencia, Navarra and Vizcaya
Count-Duke
tried to make the monarchy more absolutist
by reducing the power of institutions in its various kingdoms
proposed economic and military reforms, such as the Union of Arms
the regin of felipe IV
the catalan revolt
The Principality of Cataluña became independent, and then requested France’s help
conflict ended in 1659
the portuguese revol
nobility took advantage of the Catalan Revolt to proclaim John IV of Portugal king in 1640
separatists conspiracies
Plots by the nobility to separate Andalucía and Aragón from Spain were uncovered
socio-economic situation
expulsion of the moriscos
During Felipe III’s reign
policy of religious uniformity begun by the Catholic Monarchs was fully implemented
with the expulsion of the moriscos (1609–1614).
The expulsion was motivated by fear
creating instability on the Peninsula
also to protect the prestige of a monarchy
moriscos made up a considerable proportion of the population
in the kingdoms of Valencia, Aragón, Andalucía and particularly in feudal estates
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
golden Age literature and art
