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What goods were brought from the Americas to Spain that caused prices to rise?
gold and silver
When gold and silver were brought from the Americas, what happened?
price rises, reduced purchasing power and standards of living for ordinary people
What caused prices to increase, reduced the purchasing power and standards of living for ordinary people?
gold and silver brought to Spain from the Americas
What cities did most trade take place in?
castillian cities and atlantic ports, like Sevilla
What did an increase in demand for goods from the Americas create?
growth in trade and commerce
What good from the Americas did traders sell in Europe?
cocoa, sugar, coffee
True or False: Spain could meet the domestic demand for agricultural products?
False
Who did most of the land in Spain belong to in the 16th Century?
aristocracy or the church
Why did prices rise in Spain in the 16th Century?
large amounts of gold and silver that was brought from the Americas
What was most of the land in Spain used for in the 16th Century?
Livestock Farming
true or false: the population of spain increased during the 16th Century
true
where did the majority of the population in spain live?
the countryside
who owned most of the land?
nobles and clergy
Who are Moriscos?
converted Muslims
