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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY - Coggle Diagram
THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
THE RELIGIOUS WARS
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
Both monarchs belonged to the Habsburg dynasty
pursued similar political objectives
retain their territorial patrimony
through numerous wars against other kingdoms
To defend Catholicism
took measures to preserve religious unity
Both monarchs maintained and expanded the administrative system
ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN THE 16TH CENTURY
economy prospered due to the riches obtained
The port of Sevilla monopolised trade with the colonies
Consequently, the population increased
To protect the ships from pirate attacks Felipe II organised a fleet system
the voyages between the Americas and Sevilla could be made in groups
The arrival of precious metals on the Peninsula affected the Spanish Monarchy
It enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars
arrival of metals enriched the nobility
craft industry began to grow
monarchs were able to begin more expensive projects
economy continued to be based on agriculture
At the end of the 16th century declined
Only small local craft industries were able to survive
fall in production also affected trade
economic decline deeply affected society