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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
THE RELIGIOUS WARS
In the 16th century, the Spanish Monarchy became the most powerful in Europe
Both monarchs belonged to the Habsburg dynasty
To retain their territorial patrimony through numerous wars against other kingdoms
To defend Catholicism, they took measures to preserve religious unity
Their domestic policy continued to be discriminatory
Outside Spain, they waged religiously motivated wars against the Protestant states
ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN THE 16TH CENTURY
The economy prospered due to the riches obtained from the Americas, especially silver and gold
The port of Sevilla monopolised trade with the colonies through the Casa de Contratación.
To protect the ships from pirate attacks, Felipe II organised a fleet system
It enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars they were involved in throughout Europe
The arrival of metals enriched the nobility
The craft industry began to grow
As they had more resources, the monarchs were able to begin more expensive projects
The economy continued to be based on agriculture
This fall in production also affected trade
