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Age of Absolutism Spain

Age of Absolutism Spain. 16.1. Ferdinand and Isabella to Charles V p. 504. Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella -united under the Catholic religion -gained territory in the Americas 1516 Charles I takes throne of Spain -Included Hapsburg Empire (HRE + Netherlands) -Charles V.

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Age of Absolutism Spain

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  1. Age of AbsolutismSpain 16.1

  2. Ferdinand and Isabella to Charles Vp. 504 • Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella -united under the Catholic religion -gained territory in the Americas • 1516 Charles I takes throne of Spain -Included Hapsburg Empire (HRE + Netherlands) -Charles V

  3. Charles V p.505 • Constant war vs. Protestants and Turks -ended with German princes choosing religion • Ottomans - Mediterranean/outside Austria • Charles V –left throne for Monastic life (1556) • Spain, Neth., S. Italy, Americas to Philip (son) • C. Europe – Ferdinand (brother)

  4. Philip II 1556-1598p. 505 • Strengthened Church power; expanded Spain’s influence • Inherited from Charles V Spain, Netherlands, American colonies. Acquired Portugal and colonies=RICH • RICH=what? -Large standing army

  5. Centralizing Power • Focused majority of energy on work • Ruled as absolute monarch -complete authority over govt. and lives of people • Divine Right – authority from God • Guardian of Roman Catholic Church - wanted to turn back Protestants

  6. Military and Spending • Lepanto (1571) for the Pope against the Ottomans • Spanish Armada against Protestants 1588 • Escorial • All start to drain resources/decrease power of Spain

  7. Escorial

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