Absloute Monarch Flashcards
(13 cards)
Weaknesses
A. Made a nations welfare drowned on the ability of a person
B. Often sacrificed nation well being for auto cartes personal wished or dynastic Intrest
C. Led nations to countless costly wars
D. Disregard the needs of common ppl.
Achievements
A. Weakened the forces tending to deunite a country
B. Provided a strong central goverment
C. Generally furthered the growth of national states
Absolutism
a. Stemmed from a tradition of brute force that violated all reason
b. perpetuated despotic government, legal and social inequality, serfdom, ignorance, and religious intolerance
C. Prevented progress.
Philip II
Grandson of Isabelle and fernidad, sponsored Christopher Columbus voyage following their success during the Spain inquisition, expelling Muslims and Jews from Spain
Inherited his empire from father Charles V. Holy Roman Emperor
Philip II
Empire included the Americas which allowed imports of grand amounts of gold and silver
Phillip II
During reign artist and writers such as El Gero, Velazquez, and cervantez produced some of their good work
Phillip II
Considered shy,serious, and defender of Roman Catholic Faith, fighting both Protestantism in Europe and Muslims in empire
Phillip II
Married to Bloody Mary for a period of time before her death
Phillip II
Country declared bankruptcy 3x due to high inflation and making enemy’s such as Netherlands and England’s rich because of dependency
Philip II
infamous Spanish Armada suffered at the hands of queen Elizabeth of England
Phillip II
Protestant Netherlands launched against Philips Spanish rule and northern promises won their independence with England’s assistance
Phillip II
Reign began the Spanish decline on worlds prestige and power
Phillip II
