The Bourbon Reforms
nThe new dynasty worked to strengthen Spain.
nCharles III (1759-1788) instituted fiscal, administrative, and military reforms.
•The over-powerful Jesuits were expelled from Spain and the empire in 1767.
•French bureaucratic models were introduced, taxation was reformed, and ports were opened to less restricted trade by Spanish merchants.
•In the Americas new viceroyalties were created in New Granada and Rio de la Plata to provide better defense and administration.
nCreoles were removed form upper bureaucratic positions.
nAs an ally of France, Spain was involved in the 18th-century Anglo-French world war.
nIn the Seven Years War the English seized
Florida and occupied Havana.
