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Muslims/Moriscos; the Reconquista; Jews/conversos and anti-Semitism.
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The forging of a new state, 1469–1516
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Muslims/Moriscos; the Reconquista; Jews/conversos and anti-Semitism
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What was the primary motivation behind the Reconquista in Spain?
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The primary motivation behind the Reconquista was to reclaim territory from Muslim rule, which had persisted in parts of the Iberian Peninsula since the early 8th century.
Key terms
- Conversos: Jews who converted to Christianity, often under pressure, during the Reconquista and faced suspicion and discrimination.
- Anti-Semitism: Prejudice against Jews, which intensified during the late 15th century in Spain, particularly after the Alhambra Decree.
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Confusing Moriscos with Conversos: Clarify that Moriscos were originally Muslims who converted to Christianity, while Conversos were Jews who did the same.
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