2. SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Three Habsburg kings ruled
Felipe III
Felipe IV
Carlos II
Allowed ministers
to represent them
&
Control
governmental
administration
Ministers
VERY
POWERFUL
1598-1621
1665-1700
1621-1665
3. Spain involved in many wars over
territory and religion
SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Thirty Years War (1618 – 1648)
End of century:
Spain had lost
territories in Europe
(Portugal)
KINGS
pay the soldiers &
people involved in
the administration
of Spanish Empire
4. SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Gold and Silver
imported from
Americas
PIRATES
D
E
C
R
E
A
S
E
D
(supported by France and England)
Attacked the Spanish ships
(way back from othe Americas
to Spain)
5. Population also
SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Many people died fighting in the wars
Famine poor harvests and plagues
Emigrated to the
Americas
Find a better
life
6. In the meantime…
SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
◦ Muslim populations
some areas of Spain
some Muslims were successful
merchants and shopkeepers
7. SPAIN IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Because of…
Muslim populations
DECIDED: EXPEL the Muslims from Spain
*Children separated from parents
Parents: left
Children: brought up by craftworkers and farmers
Habsburg dynasty in Spain ended in 1700 when Carlos II
died without a heir
8. TRUE OR FALSE?
Three kings ruled during the XVII
century: Fernando II, Felipe IV and
Carlos II.
During this period, the population
decreased.
Many people lived fighting in the wars.
9. TRUE OR FALSE?
Many people emigrated to the Americas
to find a better life.
The Muslim population decreased.
Muslims were successful merchants
and shopkeepers.
10. TRUE OR FALSE?
The Muslims were expelled from Spain.
Muslim parents and children were
united.
The Habsburg dynasty ended in 1700
when Carlos II died with a heir.
