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Early Modern society - Coggle Diagram
Early Modern society
Estates
In the Early Modern Age
estates of the realm
dominant form of social organisation in Europe.
The First and Second Estates
(clergy and nobility)
traditional priviliges
were exempt
from paying tax to the crown
lived in the rent
lesser nobility and the lower clergy
were often poor
Third Estate
didn't have any properties
had to pay tax
during this period
differences between the various groups
bourgeoisie
composed of prominent merchants and business owners
is the upper middle class
petite bourgeoisie
composed mostly of small merchants and craftsmen
is the lower middle class
The peasantry
suffered during the 17th century
because of
poor harvests
rising prices
higher taxes
they had to pay to the crown
Society in Spain
during this period
own peculiar characteristics
Spanish nobles believed that work brought dishonour
they did not usually invest
The bourgeoisie was small and insignificant
Spanish nobles
believed
that work brought dishonour
poverty caused some people to become
bandits
thieves
beggars
The number of people entering the clergy increased
