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3.THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
3.1.THE RELIGIOUS WARS
In the 16th century, the Spanish Monarchy became the most powerful in Europe.
Both monarchs belonged to the Habsburg dynasty
They attempted to exert absolute political authority over Europe and pursued similar political objectives:
To retain their territorial patrimony through numerous wars against other kingdoms
To defend Catholicism
3.2.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
The arrival of precious metals on the Peninsula affected the Spanish Monarchy in the following ways:
It enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars
The arrival of metals enriched the nobility.
The craft industry began to grow due to an increase in demand from the American territories.
As they had more resources, the monarchs were able to begin more expensive projects.
The economy continued to be based on agriculture.
At the end of the 16th century, the Spanish economy went into decline
This fall in production also affected trade, as fewer raw materials were bought and sold and the number of products manufactured decreased
