Age of Absolutism Spain

Age of AbsolutismSpain

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Dealings with the Dutchp. 507

• Problems with the Spanish-Religion, economy• Revolt of 1566 -Massacre of Protestants• William of Orange• 1574 floods (Second Siege of Leiden)• 1581 indep. w/ the English help (Dutch

Netherlands)

Dutch

More Dutch

• Republic instead of monarchy• Built trade empire• Dutch Art=Best of Europe-Rembrandt and Vermeer

Vermeer

Battles with England

• Elizabeth I reinstituted Protestantism from Mary

• Moderate in dealings w/ religion and politics.• Phillip II v. Elizabeth-Armada unsuccessful

Spanish Armada

Decline of Spainp. 507-508

• Decrease early 1600• Less able rulers following Philip II• Expensive Wars• Money problems – utilized treasure from

Americas, neglect commerce • Decline of Middle Class with expulsion of

Muslims and Jews• Increase of Dutch, English, and French power