5. CROWN OF ARAGÓN

Question 1

What kingdoms formed the Crown of Aragón? And explain how they work.

Answer 1

This crown was formed by 4 kingdoms: Aragón, Catalonia, Mallorca and Valencia.
Each one had its OWN laws and institutions. The only thing in common KING.

Question 2

Name and explain the several institutions of the Crown of Aragón

Answer 2

In this crown, the king didn’t impose laws, so, he tried to negotiate with Cortes doing pacts–> PACTISMO.

INSTITUTIONS:

1. ROYAL COURT: King + Advisors to take decisions and govern.
2. VICEROY: King’s representative in each kingdom.
3. CORTES: One in each kingdom. To approve laws and taxes.
4. GENERALIDAD: Permanent commission of Cortes of each kingdom.

Question 3

Explain the commercial dynamism in the Crown of Aragón

Answer 3

Agriculture and livestock farming were crucial. BUT trade was the most important economic activity led by the bourgeoisie–> Clothes

Question 4

Explain the growth of the Bourgeoisie

Answer 4

Nobility and clergy were the privileged groups but the bourgeoisie also demanded a more important role, according to its economic power. In Barcelona, the bourgeoisie could take part in the government of the city in the city hall.

Question 5

Explain the Mediterranean expansion.

Answer 5

The expansion was possible thanks to the bourgeoisie, which financed it because they wanted to establish it in more places.
New conquest: Sicily/Sardinia/Atensh and Neopatria/Naples
To make it possible, they organised armed fleets as the almogavars (soldiers from the Pyrinean Valleys)