U5 L7 Spain (PART 1) Flashcards
What is Charles I of Spain also known as?
Charles V of the Holy Roman empire
What was Charles V’s stance on Martin Luther and the Reformation?
He was Catholic so he was against it
Did Charles V succeed in uniting the church and state?
yes
What did Charles V uniting the church and state cause?
- halted Protestant reforms
- led to reconversion of people to Catholicism (Counter Reformation)
How long did Charles V reign?
40 years
During this period what determined the people’s religion?
determined by the king
What was converting Germany from Catholicism to Lutheranism like?
slow and painful
What was another hinderance to the Counter Reformation in Germany (other than the king deciding the religion)?
German princes being suspicious with the Hapsburgs
Who did Charles V retire his crown to?
his son, Philip II
What places did Philip inherit?
- Spain (duh)
- Spanish Empire (duh as well)
- Burgundy
- Lowland countries
Who did Charles V give Austria and title of Holy Roman Emperor to?
his brother, Ferdinand
What did Philip II see as his major foe?
Protestant England
Who did Philip II marry?
English queen, Mary I, Catholic
What did Philip II hope that he could do by marrying Mary I?
undermine (weaken) England
When did Philip II send the Spanish Armada, and how many ships were there?
1588 and 130 ships
