Age of Absolutism Spain
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Age of Absolutism Spain 16.1
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Age of Absolutism Spain. 16.1. Dealings with the Dutch p. 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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Age of AbsolutismSpain
16.1
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
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
