Question

what is the correct sequence of events related to Spain's rise

Answer 1

1. The unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, in 1479.
2. The exploration and colonization of the Americas beginning in 1492, leading to Spain becoming a global superpower.
3. The establishment of a vast overseas empire, including territories in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
4. The development of trade and wealth through mercantilism and the acquisition of precious metals from the colonies.
5. The Golden Age of Spanish art and culture during the 16th and 17th centuries, with artists like El Greco, Velazquez, and Goya.
6. The decline of the Spanish Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries due to economic problems, wars, and internal corruption.
7. The loss of many colonies in the 19th and 20th centuries, leading to Spain's transformation into a modern democratic state.