HIST 1093 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Waar, Micaela Bastidas Puyucahua, Sugar Act
Document Summary
The bourbon reforms in the spanish empire and the great andean rebellion. Spain had declined, but still had colonies and silver mines. By the 18th century corruption was rampant in the leadership. Spanish hired subcontractors to collect the taxes. Sale of positions in the government and the church. Broke up viceroyalty of peru into new grenada, colombia and venezuela. Brought influence of spanish government closer to a lot of people. Appointed professional spanish administrators to ensure they were qualified. Bringing in officials from spain meant they had no connections or interests they could serve with corruption. Loosened some restrictions on trade to reduce smuggling. Spanish colonies not allowed to trade directly with each other had to send it back to spain first -seville. Still not allowed to trade with other european states, but less restricted during the empire. Tried to enhance efficiency of silver mining. Invested in creation of a postal system.
