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FELIPE II
A global empire
Carlos V divided up the territories he inherited due to the difficulties he experienced in controlling them.
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The army of Felipe II, led by the Duke of Alba, defeated the Portuguese nobles who opposed these territories being taken by the Spanish Monarchy.
After the conquest of the Philippines and the incorporation of the Portuguese territories, Felipe II's dominions stretched across the globe
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Domestic problems
The kingdoms on the Peninsula were ruled by the same sovereign, they maintained their own institutions and specific laws.
Carlos V had left the Crown in financial ruin, its outgoings were higher than the income it received and Felipe II had to declare the Crown
The discovery of new silver and gold mines in the Americas and the increase in taxes enabled him to continue funding the military
The policy of imposing Catholicism and discriminating against the religious minorities caused the Moriscos in Granada
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The Spanish Monarchy's domination of Europe led to the black legend. They aimed to discredit the Spanish Monarchy and Felipe II in particular
In Europe, the belief spread that Spain was fanatical and ignorant
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