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Absolutism in Spain

Absolutism in Spain. What are some reasons an Absolute Monarch like Phillip II can weaken their country?. Empire of King Phillip II. Son Phillip Hapsburg inherits Spain, Netherlands & Italian states. Phillip wants to expand his empire and has the money to wage war.

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Absolutism in Spain

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  1. Absolutism in Spain • What are some reasons an Absolute Monarch like Phillip II can weaken their country?

  2. Empire of King Phillip II • Son Phillip Hapsburg inherits Spain, Netherlands & Italian states • Phillip wants to expand his empire and has the money to wage war • 1555: Hapsburg Emperor Charles V begins to divide his land holdings • Brother Ferdinand Hapsburg inherits Austria & Holy Roman Empire 1. 1580: Takes Portugal when the King of Portugal dies w/o an heir 2. Goes to war with the powerful Ottoman Empire (Muslims) 3. 1588: Attacks England to punish Queen Elizabeth

  3. Anglo-Spanish War of 1588 • Spain’s navy was defeated setback for Spain but they still have money • Turn to page 156 & answer map questions 1 & 2 in your notes • England had better strategies & more efficient guns (10 rounds to 1)

  4. Spain’s Empire Weakens • Spain also heavily borrowing to pay for wars • Spain having a “golden age”, but a growing population & less valuable silver is hurting Spanish economy • Spain expels the Jews & Moors, losing many taxpaying artisans • Dutch Protestants start a revolution against Spain in the Netherlands • War lasts 11 years, Spain loses & goes into more debt • Northern provinces become independent, South remains Spanish

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