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SPAIN IN THE 17TH CENTURY
Austrian Habsburgs ruled Spain
Spanish monarchy fell into decline
economic situation worsened
became a second rate power
The Austrian Habsburgs freed themselves of their governmental obligations
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THE AUSTRIAN HABSBURGS
Felipe III (1598-1621)
Spain was bankrupt
the armed conflicts were ended
peace treaty was signed with England
expulsion of the Moriscos was ordered
extremely negative effect on the Spanish economy
Felipe IV (1621-1665)
attempted to regain power over Europe
Spain took part in new wars
Union of Arms
the proposal failed
Spain went bankrupt several times
Felipe IV's troops were defeated by the French army
Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659)
Carlos II (1665-1700)
In 1668 Spain recognised Portugal's independence
suffering from an illness
left no heirs
THE WAR OF SUCCESSION
Carlos II named Felipe as his successor to the Spanish throne
Bourbon dynasty
anti-Bourbon alliance
War of Succession (1701-1713)
Felipe was proclaimed King of Spain
The Archduke Carlos was proclaimed King of Spain in Barcelona
Felipe's victory
(1714) Felipe V took control of Barcelona and ended the war
Felipe had to renounce his right to the French throne
Austria and Great Britain gained territory
Spain lost its European territories
Felipe V passed the Nueva Planta' decrees (1707-1716)
