I. Philip II A. Inheritance · Inherited from Charles V(father) Spain, the Netherlands, and possessions of Italy and New World · Strict conformity to Catholicism by use of Spanish Inquisition · Managed to expand royal power in Spain B. Philip’s rule · Wanted to make Spain a major power in Europe · Importation of gold and silver set off inflation in Spain · “Most Catholic King” C. Netherland Revolt · Philip wanted more control in Netherlands · Strongly opposed to those in the Netherlands · William the Silent led resistance against Philip · Philip sent Duke of Alva with 10,000 troops in response · Southern provinces formed Catholic Union, the Union of Arras · Northern states formed Protestant Union, the Union of Utrecht D. Spanish Armada · Philip wanted to invade England · Plans to meet with Duke of Parma and cross English channel · Smaller English ships had advantage over Spain · Terrible failure for Philip
I. Philip II
A. Inheritance
· Inherited from Charles V(father) Spain, the Netherlands, and possessions of Italy and New World
· Strict conformity to Catholicism by use of Spanish Inquisition
· Managed to expand royal power in Spain
B. Philip’s rule
· Wanted to make Spain a major power in Europe
· Importation of gold and silver set off inflation in Spain
· “Most Catholic King”
C. Netherland Revolt
· Philip wanted more control in Netherlands
· Strongly opposed to those in the Netherlands
· William the Silent led resistance against Philip
· Philip sent Duke of Alva with 10,000 troops in response
· Southern provinces formed Catholic Union, the Union of Arras
· Northern states formed Protestant Union, the Union of Utrecht
D. Spanish Armada
· Philip wanted to invade England
· Plans to meet with Duke of Parma and cross English channel
· Smaller English ships had advantage over Spain
· Terrible failure for Philip
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