2. History of Spain Spanning from prehistoric Iberia-> rise & decline of global empire->recent history as a member of the European Union. With the fall of Granada in 1492 the period called the Reconquista ended. Where the Christian kingdoms slowly took back the Iberian peninsula from the Muslims. 1492=Kingdom of Spain is created Christopher Columbus’s voyage marked the beginning of development for Spain's Empire. Inquisition is established Jews & Muslims who refused to convert were made to leave the country.
3. History of Spain Continued For centuries Spain was the most important colonial power in the world. Spain established colonies in the Americas which brought them riches Spanish European wars =economic damage to Spain 18th century saw new hope with the Bourbons in efforts to renew state institutions=success with some involvement in the American War of Independence. French and Napoleonic War= turmoil to all of Europe in the early 19th century =French occupation of much of the continent including Spain. After American colony independence many parties in Spain fought for lasting stability.
4. Habsburg Spain Spain’s European wars= economic damage. Later part of 17th century saw a gradual decline of power under an increasingly neglecful & clumsy Habsburg regime. House of Habsburg also known as the House of Austria. 1438-1740 Best known for being an origin of all the formally elected Holy Roman Emperors. Originally from Switzerland.
5. Habsburg Spain Continued Marriages between royal empires Burgundy Spain Bohemia Hungary 16th century the family separated Senior=Habsburg Spain Junior=Habsburg Monarchy Settling their claims in the Onate Treaty Became extinct in the male line in the 18th century Spanish branch ended up on the death of King Charles II replaced by Anjou branch =House of Bourbon.
