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THE SPANISH HABSBURG DYNASTY
Religious wars
in 16th century
Spanish Monarchy became most powerful
Carlos V reigned 1516-1556
Felipe II 1556-1598
belonged tho Habsburg dynasty
wanted absolute political authority over Europe
similar objectives
retain their territorial patrimony
through numerous wars
americans riches not sufficient
indebted Italian, German bankers
defended Catholicism
mesures to perserve
religious unity
domestic policy discriminatory
who questioned Catholicism repressed
Index of forbidden books
limpieza de sangre
prevent conversos
descendents of Jews, Muslims
from gaining access to public positions
Ecomony and society in the 16th century
economy prospered
due to riches from Americas
especially silver and gold
Sevilla monopolised trad with colonies
to protect ships from pirates
Felipe II
organised fleet system
voyages in groups escorted by warships
arrival of precious metals affected Monarchy
craft industry grow
rise in prieces in spain
cheaper to buy abroad
continued based on agriculture
enriched nobility
population became poorer
begin more expensive projects
ran out increased taxes
collected from peasants, bourgeoisie
finance numerous wars
end of 16th century
Spanish economy into decline
small local craft survive
supplied domestic demand
didn't survive
Castilian wool industry
Croen of Aragón's textile industry
fall in production affected trade
affected society
people had to beg to survive
joined clergy escape poverty
