European History Revisited (Moriscos)
European History REVISITED - The expulsion of the Moriscos was a systematic and forced removal of the formerly Muslim population from Spain, decreed by King Philip III between 1609 and 1614. The Moriscos were descendants of Muslims who had been compelled to convert to Christianity during the early 16th century but were suspected of continuing to practice Islam in secret (crypto-Muslims). An estimated 300,000 Moriscos were expelled, primarily to North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia). The human cost was immense, with many suffering violence, robbery, and death during the journey and upon arrival in unwelcoming lands. While some integrated into their new societies and retained aspects of their Spanish heritage, many longed to return to their homeland. The expulsion had profound long-term economic and social consequences for Spain, contributing to the decline of some regions and reinforcing a national identity based on an ideology of "purity of blood".
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