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Expansion of Spain

By Tayla Marieeee
  • May 17, 711

    Muslims from North Africa take control.

    Muslims from North Africa take control.
  • May 17, 1469

    King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella marry.

    King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella marry.
    This unites the Christian portions of Spain.

  • British forces defeat the Spanish navy, and Spain is no longer a sea power.

    British forces defeat the Spanish navy, and Spain is no longer a sea power.

  • Venezuela declares its independence from Spain, and other colonies do the same soon after.

    Venezuela declares its independence from Spain, and other colonies do the same soon after.

  • King Alfonso XIII is forced out, and Spain becomes a republic.

    King Alfonso XIII is forced out, and Spain becomes a republic.