What could the 17th century be considered for Europe?
A period of demographic growth
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Why couldn't Spain be considered a part of the period of demographic growth compared to the rest of Europe?
Spain grew relatively slow, it grew from 6.8 million to 10.5 million from 1500-1800
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How much did France and Germany grow from 1500-1800?
France grew from 16.4 million to 27.3 million. Germany grew from 12 million to 24.5 million
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What does Peter Heylyn describe Spain as?
900 years of war with the rest of Christendom
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What wars were Spain involved in in the 17th century?
Franco-Spanish War 1635-1659, Thirty Years War 1618-1648, Catalan Rebellion 1640-1659, Portuguese Restoration War 1640-1668
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What life style effected the economic development of Spain
The Renaissance as it led to investments in art rather than trade
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How did the 17th century become a show of magnificence?
Philip IV invested 10 million Ducets in a palace which could house 2000 canvases of art
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Why did wars take a toll on Spain's economic development?
Spain had no fiscal income which meant that it was reliant on loans, which essentially privatised the army
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What was wrong with the Spanish taxation system?
The Spanish taxation system meant that some groups were fully exempt from tax such as the lower nobility. Some were also partially exempt such as those employed by shipyards
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How did Philip IV aim to deal with inflation rates
By minting new coins which led to higher inflation rates across Spain
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Who voiced their dissent about the crowns finances?
Mitas de Novoa, he states how the crowns investments in arts and showing off was directly responsible for the economic decline
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What event saw a loss of valuable skills to the trade hub of Spain in Seville?
The 1492 Expulsion of the Jews, which saw Portugal gain substantial trade power in trading
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What was Portugal seen as by the Spanish crown?
An economic gem due to its largely commercial empire
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What caused a massive backlash in Portugal before the Portuguese Restoration War?
The Fishermen Tax in 1637 saw attacks on Portuguese authorities. A threatened salt tax alongside Spanish officials taking inventory of the Portuguese treasury saw the relationship strained
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What event caused the start of the Portuguese Restoration War?
The December 1st 1640 Coup d'Etat of Lisbon saw Joao IV crowned King of Portugal
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Why couldn't Spain be considered a part of the period of demographic growth compared to the rest of Europe?
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Spain grew relatively slow, it grew from 6.8 million to 10.5 million from 1500-1800
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How much did France and Germany grow from 1500-1800?
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What does Peter Heylyn describe Spain as?
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What wars were Spain involved in in the 17th century?
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