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Hipanic kingdoms in the 17th century - Coggle Diagram
Hipanic kingdoms in the 17th century
The socio-economic situation
The explusion of the Moriscos
During Felipe III's reign, the policy of religious uniformity begun
Begun by the Catholic Monarchs was fully implemented
With the expulsion of the moriscos
The expulsion was motivated by fear that this groups would ally
Creating instability on the Peninsula
It was also to protect the prestige of a monarchy.
That presented itself as a defender of Catholiscism
Moriscos
Made up a considerable proportion of the population
Many noblemen were opposed to their expulsion
They were given financial compensation in exchange.
Many noblemen were opposed to their expulsion
Society
Economic problems and various plague epidemics
Increased the number of disadvantaged people
Golden Age literature and art provide an excellent insight
The political situation
Monarchs introduced a new way of governing
By appointing validos.
These were king's favourites, and they were delegated power
The monarchs appointed several validos during each reign.
The most important ones were:
The Duke of Lerma under Felipe III
Spain made peace with England
He was acused of using his power to make himself
His family and collaborators rich and was dismissed.
The Count-Duke of Olivares under Felipe IV
Was much less stable.
The aim os his international and domestic policy
Was to revive the monarchy's prestigge.
Maintain its dominance to promote the Counter-Reformation
And centralise its power
