Price+Revolution

Others argue it was more **demographic**. The European population was increasing and as such had an increased rate of inflation causing prices to go up. The greater population put a greater demand on real estate and food. Rising prices for land set the stage for a demographic shift (urbanization) as peasants moved to cities. || Critical to understanding historical perspectives that went into the emergence of a "**Price Revolution**" is **mercantilism.** This was a major impetus for overseas expansion (not the only one-"**Gold**, Glory, and God") that ultimately caused the influx of precious metals. The other factor would be to look at what forces were at play fostering population growth. ||  || Nuanced as things often are in history: 1. Many states opted to raise taxes (on the third estate) to make up for the losses due to sour economies. 2. Social consequences (again, plenty of debate)
 * **Causes** || **Epistemologies** the help us understand key perspectives or thinking that went into the Revolution || **Critical Events &key people** || **Impacts** (immediate /long term on Europe ||
 * **Debate** on this as some historians argue it was the influx of precious metal (bullion) due to the **expansionous activities** of large European States. "What makes Spain poor is her wealth."

due to a money economy encouraged social mobility ||

Mr.Ziegler


 * My one question:**

The Price Revolution was largely a "revolution" over:

A. competition for land amongst the larger European states B. labor costs skyrocketed due a shortage of workers C. population increases combined with the influx of bullion from the new world D. excessive state spending on infrastructure development E. a reverse urbanization demographic shift from the city to rural areas