The Big Idea

Question

Why it matters now

A Powerful Spanish Empire

Defender of Catholicism

The Spanish Empire Weakens

Absolutism in Europe

Crisis Lead to Absolutism

In the time of religious and economic instability Philip II ruled over all of spain.

Many head government took on additional economic/ political power

Charles did not only fought the muslims but he also opposed Lutherans.

When Philip II assumed the throne, all of Europe was encountering religious wars caused by the reformation.

In the age where Cervanets wrote was a materialistic one, the gold and silver had came from the Americas that made Spain temporarily wealthy.

All though Philip II have lost his dutch possessions,he was a forceful ruler in lots of ways

In the 17th century was a period of great upheaval in europe.

Summary of what you learned from reading this information from the book in 2-3 lines.

Answer 1

The powerful Spanish Empire under Philip II played a significant role in defending Catholicism and maintaining absolutism in Europe during a time of religious and economic instability. However, the weakening of the Spanish Empire ultimately led to a crisis that paved the way for absolutism to rise in other parts of Europe.