Politics, economy and society. Theme: The 17th century. Session 1

Explanatory video outlining the socio-economic and political characteristics of the 17th century in Modern Europe. During this period, Europe was plunged into a deep crisis. Population growth was slowed by successive plague epidemics, wars that led to terrible famines, low agricultural yields and poor harvests. On the other hand, the trade established with America, as well as the network established between Europe and Africa, provided excellent profits. Internationally, England and Holland began to compete with Spain and Portugal, expanding mainly in Asia and attacking Iberian cities and routes with pirates and privateers. France imposed its dominance in Europe over all other nations after the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years’ War in Germany.

Collection: Aplications

Project: 5. Power and powers in the history of Europe: oligarchies, political participation and democracy.

Chronology: XVII

Scope: Secondary Education, Baccalaureate

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFSVGRGS3kg