Decline of the Spanish Monarchy | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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17th century Spain

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Name 3 reasons that agriculture became less productive in 17th century Europe

intensive farming led to less fertile land, climate and weather conditions and less demand for agricultural products

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Craft production was regulated by associations called ___

guilds

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The organization of production in homes, rather than in specialised workplaces, was known as ____

The Domestic System

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The Domestic System was also called ___

the putting-put system

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Before the 17th century, which were Europe's 3 main economic powers?

Spain, Portugal and Italy

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During the 17th century, Europe's most important trading nations were ___

England and the United Pronvinces

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The poor grew poorer. Name 3 reasons for this

higher state taxes; nobles demanded more rent and services; many had to sell thier land for cheap to repay debts

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In 1598, who inherited the most powerful empire in the world?

Felipe III

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The two most important Validos of the 17th century were ___

the Duke of Lerma and the Count-Duke of Olivares

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This Valido served under Felipe III from 1598 to 1618

The Duke of Lerma

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Which two issues was the Duke of Lerma most concerned with?

Expulsion of the Moriscos; financial crisis due to military expenses and debt

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The mostly peaceful period between 1598 and 1621 was known as___

the Pax Hispanica

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Who served as Valido during most of the Pax Hispanica?

the Duke of Lerma

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The Truce of Twelve years was signed between Spain and ___

the United Provinces

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This Valido was known for being authoritarian, facing numerous revolts and then sent into exile

the Count-Duke of Olivares

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Which Valido created El Gran Memorial and the Union de Armas?

the Count-Duke of Olivares

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