History The Spanish Inquisition Questions
The reasons behind the expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain were primarily religious and political. The Moriscos were descendants of Muslims who had converted to Christianity but were suspected of secretly practicing Islam. The Spanish Crown, influenced by the Catholic Church, believed that the Moriscos posed a threat to the religious unity of Spain and were not fully loyal to the Christian faith. Additionally, there were economic and political motivations, as the expulsion aimed to consolidate power and control over the kingdom, as well as to seize the wealth and property of the Moriscos.