Cadiz Constitution and Bourbon Reforms

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What were the four Bourbon reforms?

Bourbon Reforms are policy changes which were instituted for the following reasons:

 Curb contraband commerce


 Regain control over transatlantic trade
 Curtail the church's power
 Modernize state finances to fill depleted royal coffers
 Establish tighter political and administrative control within the empire

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Which influenced the Spanish Constitution of 1812?
Spanish liberals hoped to regenerate Spain through the adoption of a modern constitution
influenced by Enlightenment principles and concepts stemming from the French and American
revolutions. Although liberals dominated the Cortes, the resulting constitution was a blend of
modern and traditional elements.

What did the Bourbon reforms do?

The Bourbon Reforms consisted of political and economic legislation promulgated by the


Spanish Crown under various kings of the House of Bourbon. The reforms sought to increase
commercial agriculture and mining and increase trade.

Spanish Nation Map According to the Constitution of 1812


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