HIS244H1 Lecture 3: Lecture 3-January 17.docx
Document Summary
Spain-after the peace of westphalia-lost its status as the major power-france took its place late 1500 s mid 1600 s. And why did the decline of spain matter for the rest of europe. The accidental hegemon the inheritance of charles v-1500-1588. He inherited significant holdings from all 4 of your grandparents. Contain and defeat france through a policy of encirclement (spain to the south, england to the north, Centralize-the power of the spanish-crown vast role for the monarchs a clearing house for information and decision making. Be a champion of catholicism and fight the good fight-against the evil portestants of norther europe. Imposition of counter-reformation on a largely calvinist population. Brutalities of the duke of alba (1507-1582) transformed discontent into revolt. The spanish armada forced into the north sea by the english fleet 1588. A devastated phillip 11 hears the news of the failure of the invincible armada . Trying to conquer/take over the english-unable to do so.
