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FELIPE II - Coggle Diagram
FELIPE II
A global empire
Carlos V divided up the territories he inherited due to the difficulties he experienced in controlling them.
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In 1580, the king of Portugal died, leaving no heirs. 
Felipe II also inherited this kingdom, together with the Portuguese territories
After the conquest of the Philippines and the incorporation of the Portuguese territories, Felipe II's dominions stretched across the globe.
In order to govern his empire, Felipe II increased bureaucracy
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Domestic problems
All the kingdoms on the Peninsula were ruled by the same sovereign, although they maintained their own institutions and specific laws
Therefore, when one of the king's secretaries, Antonio Pérez, was accused of an assassination in Castilla he was able to take refuge in Aragón
The king used the Inquisition to capture him, but an uprising in defence of the fueros' enabled Pérez to flee to France.
Carlos V had left the Crown in financial ruin. Its outgoings were higher than the income it received and Felipe II had to declare the Crown bankrupt
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the discovery of new silver and gold mines in the Americas and the increase in taxes enabled him to continue funding the military.
Important
The Spanish Monarchy's domination of Europe led to the black legend, which was fomented by its powerful enemies
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In Europe, the belief spread that Spain was fanatical and ignorant.
The political oppression of Protestants during the decades 1550 and 1560, the death of Carlos, Prince of Asturias
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