WHO WERE THE BOURBONS?

 

After Carlos II died in 1700,

there was a war between Spain and

other European countries.

As a result, a new dynasty now ruled Spain.

These kings were called the Bourbons. 

The first Bourbon king was Felipe V.

• He ruled with absolute power.
• He declared Spanish, the only official language.
• He centralised the government and divided the country into provinces.
• He introduced a new law La ley Sálica and women could NOT become queen.

CARLOS III

• In the second half of the 18th century,

Carlos III was king. He created new institutions
in Spain and modernised the cities.

• He chose efficient ministers.
• He improved: education, roads, hospitals, agricuture, industry and trade.
• He built hospitals and introduced
• 1. streets lighting
• 2.rubbish collection service
• 3. streets paved with cobblestones
• 4. sewage network

FELIPE II Y EL IMPERIO ESPAÑOL