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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
RELIGIOUS WARS
the Spanish Monarchy
became the most powerful in Europe
Carlos I of Spain
from 1516 to 1556
Felipe II
from 1556 to 1598
both monarchs
absolute
belonged to the Habsburg dynasty
pursued similar political objectives
retain their territorial patrimony
numerous wars
riches obtained from the Americas
not sufficient
became indebted
defend Catholicism
measures to preserve religious unity
discriminatory
limpieza de sangre'
Outside Spain
waged religiously motivated wars
ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
economy prospered
riches obtained from the Americas
port of Sevilla
monopolised
cities and population grew
fleet sistem
protect the ships from pirate attacks
the arrival of precious metals
finance numerous wars
this wealth ended up outside
enriched the nobility
the population became poorer
craft industry began to grow
rise in prices
became cheaper to buy them abroad
more expensive projects
resources ran out
increasing taxes
economy was based on agriculture
became vulnerable when harvests were bad
Spanish economy went into decline
fall in production
less trade
society
people had to beg to survive
many joined the clergy
