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SPAIN IN THE 17TH CENTURY 
THE AUSTRIAN HABSBURGS
Felipe III (1598-1621)
In 1609, the expulsion of the Moriscos was ordered
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Spain was bankrupt, so to reduce expenses the armed conflicts were ended
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During Felipe III's reign, his valido, the Duke of Lerma governed
Felipe III wished to demonstrate his commitment to Catholicism and compensate for ceding to the Protestants in the Low Countries
Felipe IV (1621-1665)
Spain took part in new wars, such as the Thirty Years' War.
One of these reforms was the Union of Arms, which proposed that all the kingdoms ruled by the Spanish monarchy provide soldiers
Felipe IV delegated power to his valido, Count-Duke of Olivares
Spain went bankrupt several times and after many years at war, the toll it was taking provoked numerous domestic rebellions
Following the Peace of Westphalia, Spain focused on controlling its domestic revolts
In 1652, the royal army took control of Barcelona and ended the revolt in Cataluña
Spain was forced to sign a peace treaty with France, the Treaty of the Pyrenees, in1659
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Carlos II (1665-1700)
France continued its hostilities against a weak Spain, gaining more territories. Carlos II left no heirs, creating a serious conflict over succession when he died
Carlos II was a minor when he came to the throne, and was also suffering from an illness.
THE WAR OF SUCCESSION
Carlos II named Felipe, Duke of Anjou, as his successor to the Spanish throne
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Carlos, Archduke of Austria, was proposed as a candidate for the throne
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The Archduke Carlos was proclaimed King of Spain in Barcelona in 1705, and was recognised by the Courts of Aragón, Valencia and Cataluña
In 1711, the Archduke Carlos inherited the throne of Austria, which caused fear of a possible union between Spain and Austria among his allies
the Treaty of Utrecht was signed in 1713 between France and the coalition, with the exception of Austria.
In 1714, Felipe V took control of Barcelona and ended the war (the Treaty of Rastatt)
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