Phillip: Morisco Revolt Flashcards
Give 3 reasons the Moriscos were targeted
- They were potentially dangerous if they formed an alliance with the Ottomans
- The crown believed that they were false converts to Christianity
- They were a huge threat due to their numbers
How many Moriscos were there in Spain in 1556?
400,000
What percentage of the Spanish population were Moriscos?
6%
Why were the Moriscos resented by the Spanish civilians?
They were often wealthy landowners, and they took advantage of the silk trade
What government kind changes led to the revolt?
Legislation
Give 3 ways Government legislation targeted the Moriscos
1) Confiscated land from any morisco who could not prove ownership of it
2) Moriscos were not allowed to own weapons
3) Heavy taxes were put on their silk export, and silk was bought from other places to sink their business
What percent of people punished by the Inquisition in 1560 were moriscos?
85%
Why were the Corsair raids influential in the treatment of the Moriscos?
The government believed they were planed with the help of the Moriscos
What did the 1567 Edict against the Moriscos proclaim?
That their customs - their dress, ceremonies and langue - would be banned
When did the revolt start?
1568
What year was the rebellion defeated?
1570
What was the major effect on the Moriscos following the victory?
The moriscos were redistributed across spain
Give 3 ways Phillip provoked the revolt
- 85% if f those punished by the inquisition in 1560 were morisco
- 1563 edict —> confiscations of land
- 1567 edict —> Muslims not allowed traditional dress or customs
What were the consequences of the Morisco revolt
- Phillip killed the jusdiciar and 150 ringleaders
- 1592 —> General Pardon published
- Diputacion del Reyno lost their rights
Who were the Disputation del Reyno
Committee of the Cortes. Had the power to summon representatives from every city in spain
