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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY 
The religious wars
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To defend Catholicism, they took measures to preserve religious unity both in their territories and the whole of Europe.
Outside Spain, they waged religiously motivated wars against the Protestant states.
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In the 16th century, the Spanish Monarchy became the most powerful in Europe. Carlos V, or Carlos I of Spain, reigned from 1516 to 1556. His son Felipe II took over the throne from 1556 to 1598.
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Monarchs maintained and expanded the administrative system established by the Catholic Monarchs, which consisted of different councils.
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, protect the ships from pirate attacks, Felipe II organised a fleet system so the voyages between the Americas and Sevilla could be made in groups
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At the end of the 16th century, the Spanish economy went into decline. Only small local craft industries, which supplied the limited domestic demand, were able to survive.
fall in production also affected trade, as fewer raw materials were bought and sold and the number of products
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