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Absolutism and the end of hispanic dominance
ABSOLUTISM: FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV
Throughout the 17th century, the authoritarian monarchies of some kingdoms developed into absolute monarchies.
They supported the belief that the king held absolute power over everybody else.
ABSOLUTE MONARCHIES
This are some of them:
an ideology defending the king’s supremacy over all others
growing centralisation of political and administrative decisions in the royal courts and the monarchy’s governmental bodies
a permanent army of professional soldiers, under the orders of the king
2 THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM IN ENGLAND
In Venice and Dutch Republic, monarch's power was controlled by courts and parliaments.
After the victory of the Parliamentarian army, led by Oliver Cromwell, Charles I was executed, and a republic was declared under Cromwell’s dictatorial leadership.
CHANGES IN THE 17TH CENTURY
POPULATION
A rising death rate in Europe put a stop to the population growth of the 15th and 16th centuries
There were four main reasons for the high death rate in Europe in the 17th century:
Poor harvests: The poor harvests resulted in famines and they affected the most of disadvantaged groups
Wars: Succesive wars broke out and affected almost the whole continent. There were large conflicts such as the English Civil War (1642–1651)
Epidemics: Malnutrition caused by failed harvests and the effects of successive wars helped the plague to spread, affecting the weakest sectors of society.
Poor hygiene: . Poor hygienic conditions and ineffective medical care also contributed to the spread of the plague
SOCIETY
In the primary sector there were many problems, and mostly in farming
ECONOMY
MERCANTILISM
Mercantilism by Colbert emphasized state-centered wealth accumulation through export promotion, limited imports,
protectionist measures for economic power.
AGRICULTURE: CRISIS AND CHANGES
Agriculture in 15th/16th centuries fed growing European population on poor land.
GLOBAL TRADE ROUTES AND CHARTERED COMPANIES
European kingdoms expanded trade routes with America and Asia, leading to smuggling to avoid royal monopolies.
03 THE FIGHT FOR EUROPEAN DOMINANCE
THE THIRTY YEARS’ WAR
European monarchies continued to fight for dominance in the 17th century, leading to the Thirty Years' War which began in 1618 due to religious conflicts.
Thirty Years' War shifted to a fight for Dutch independence, and for European dominance between France and Spain.
THE FRENCH DOMINANCE
Louis XIV's French dominance in 17th century, absolutist system, powerful army, new territories gained despite coalitions.
HISPANIC KINGDOMS IN THE 17TH CENTURY
THE REIGN OF FELIPE IV
THE PORTUGUESE REVOLUTION
Nobility proclaimed John IV king.
SEPARATISTS CONSPIRACIES
Plots by the nobility to separate Andalucía and Aragón (1641) from Spain were uncovered.
THE CATALAN REVOLT
Cataluña became independent, Spain regained.
Carlos II's reign saw economic recovery in some regions but not in Castilla, leading to the War of Spanish Succession
2 THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION
THE EXPULSION OF THE MORISCOS
King Felipe III fully implemented religious uniformity by expelling the Moriscos from Spain due to fears of instability and piracy alliances.
SOCIETY
Economic problems and various plague epidemics throughout the century, increased the number of disadvantaged people
Poor hidalgos were impooverished members of the low nobility who refused to wurk
Bandits or owtlaws worked in gangs, sometimes, with noblemen to rob people on the road
Pícaros and mendigos survived of charity beeing servants and scamming people
