Age of AbsolutismSpain

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Ferdinand and Isabella to Charles Vp. 504

• Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella -united under the Catholic religion -gained territory in the Americas• 1516 Charles I takes throne of Spain-Included Hapsburg Empire (HRE + Netherlands)-Charles V

Charles V p.505

• Constant war vs. Protestants and Turks-ended with German princes choosing religion- Ottomans - Mediterranean/outside Austria• Charles V –left throne for Monastic life (1556)• Spain, Neth., S. Italy, Americas to Philip (son)• C. Europe – Ferdinand (brother)

Philip II 1556-1598p. 505

• Strengthened Church power; expanded Spain’s influence

• Inherited from Charles V Spain, Netherlands, American colonies. Acquired Portugal and colonies=RICH

• RICH=what?-Large standing army

Centralizing Power

• Focused majority of energy on work• Ruled as absolute monarch -complete authority over govt. and lives of people• Divine Right – authority from God • Guardian of Roman Catholic Church - wanted

to turn back Protestants

Military and Spending

• Lepanto (1571) for the Pope against the Ottomans

• Spanish Armada against Protestants 1588• Escorial• All start to drain resources/decrease power of

Spain

Escorial