Spain early modern period 16th century
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In the 16th century, Spain began to emerge as a unified empire under Catholic monarchs. The marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile in 1479 brought the kingdoms together while maintaining their separate institutions. Religious unity was imposed through the Spanish Inquisition beginning in 1492 and the forced conversion or expulsion of Jews and Muslims. The monarchy consolidated power by reducing the power of nobles, controlling the military, limiting city autonomy, and improving tax collection and administration. Through dynastic unions and military campaigns, Spain gained control of territories across Europe and in the Americas, establishing itself as a major world power.
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- 1. Spain in the Early Modern Period 16th Century The birth of an Empire
- 2. Dynastic Union Catholic Monarchs unite Castille & Aragon in 1479 Each territory kept their respective institutions, laws and monetary systems Common aims: religious and territorial unity
- 3. Unity in Spanish State- Territory 1492 – incorporation of Nasrid Kingdom of Granada (end of conquest) 1512 – integration of kingdom of Navarra
- 4. Unity in Spanish State- Religion 1472– creation of Tribunal of the Inquisition 1492 – forced conversion to Catholism or expulsion of Jews and Muslims
- 5. Power of the Monarchy Imposed their authority by ◦ Reducing power of nobles ◦ Controlling the military ◦ Reducing autonomy of cities by appointing corregidores to represent them ◦ Cortes did not meet frequently
- 6. Power of the Monarchy Improved administration of the state by ◦ creating councils ◦ modernising justice with the courts of justice ◦ regularising collection of taxes ◦ modernising the army (tercios)
- 7. Power of the Monarchy Established a common foreing policy by fighting together ◦ Aragon recovered Flande, Sicily, the Rousillon and Sardinia.. From France ◦ Castilla gained territories in Africa, continuing Atlantic expansion gaining Canary Islands and discovering America
- 8. Spanish hegemony Charles I ◦ Castilla gained territories in Africa, continuing Atlantic expansion gaining Canary Islands and discovering America