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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
the religous wars
16th C
Spanish Monarch became the most powerful in Europe
Carlos I, reigned from 1516 to 1556
his son Felipe II, from 1556 to 1598
Both belonges to the Habsburg dynasty
they want to ejected absolute political authority over europe
To retain their territorial patrimony through out numerous wars
the riches obtained was not sufficient to finance their foreign policies
To defend catholism
they took measures to preserve religous unity in their territories and in whole europe
economy and society in 16th C
The economy prospered due to the riches obtained from the Americas
The port of Sevilla monopolised trade
Felipe II organised a fleet system
To protect the ships from pirate attacks
arrival of precious metals on the Peninsula
enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars
The arrival of metals enriched the nobility
affected the Spanish Monarchy
The craft industry began to grow
the monarchs were able to begin more expensive projects
The economy continued to be based on agriculture
At the end of 16th century
Spanish economy went into decline
fall in production also affected trade
fewer raw materials were bought
affected society
people who had to beg to survive increased
