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Age of Absolutism Spain

Age of Absolutism Spain. 16.1. Objectives. Describe the Empire Charles V inherited Analyze how Spanish power increased under Philip II. Ferdinand and Isabella to Charles V p. 504. Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella -Unified under one ruler -United under the Catholic religion

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Age of Absolutism Spain

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  1. Age of AbsolutismSpain 16.1

  2. Objectives • Describe the Empire Charles V inherited • Analyze how Spanish power increased under Philip II

  3. Ferdinand and Isabella to Charles Vp. 504 • Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella -Unified under one ruler -United under the Catholic religion -Gained territory in the Americas • 1516 Charles I takes throne of Spain -Included Hapsburg Empire (HRE + Netherlands) -Charles V

  4. 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)

  5. Philip II 1556-1598p. 505 • Strengthened Church power; expanded Spain’s influence • Inherited from Charles V Spain • colonies=RICH • RICH=what? -Large standing army

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Escorial$$

  9. Dealings with the Dutchp. 507 • Problems with the Spanish -Religion, economy • Revolt of 1566 • Went against high taxes and autocratic Spanish rule -Massacre of Protestants • William of Orange (Prince of Orange) • 1574 floods (Second Siege of Leiden) • 1581 declared indep. w/ the English help • 1648 – official recognition as the Dutch Netherlands

  10. Dutch

  11. More Dutch • Republic instead of monarchy • Built trade empire • Dutch Art=Best of Europe -Rembrandt and Vermeer

  12. Battles with England • Elizabeth I reinstituted Protestantism from Mary • Moderate in dealings w/ religion and politics. • Phillip II v. Elizabeth -Armada unsuccessful

  13. Decline of Spainp. 507-508 • Decrease early 1600 • Less able rulers following Philip II • Expensive Wars • Money problems – utilized treasure from Americas, neglect commerce • Decline of Middle Class with expulsion of Muslims and Jews • Increase of Dutch, English, and French power

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