MODERN AGE IN SPAIN

By aliciavence
  • Jan 1, 1469

    THE CATHOLIC KINGS

    In 1469, of Isabel and Fernando, called the catholic kings, united the kingdoms of castile and Aragagon. During their reing, the Canary Island became part of Spain and conquest of Granada happened.
  • Jan 1, 1492

    CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS

    In the 15th century, many people believe that the Earth was flot.
    On 3rd August,1492 Colombus set off weith three caravals from port of Palos in Huelva.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    AMERIGO VESPUCCI

    Years later, the Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci proved that these islands were part of a new continent. In his honour, the continent was named America.
    After Columbus first voyage, the Spanish conquered the Caribbean Island very quickly. Later, they explored the continent nearby. The most important expeditions were thouse of Hernán Cortés, who conquered Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro who conquered Peru.
  • Jan 16, 1494

    THE SPAINISH EMPIRE

    THE SPAINISH EMPIRE
    In the 16th century, Spain became a powerful empire, the largest that had ever existed.
    However,near the end of the following century, this vast empire broke apart. Spain lost its superiority in Europe, and was attacked
    by other European countries.
  • Jan 1, 1516

    THE REING OF CARLOS l

    King Carlos l, the grandson of the catholic Monarchs, was educated in Flanders in the Netherland.
  • Jan 1, 1556

    THE REING OF FELIPE ||

    In 1556, Felipe || became ruler of largest empire of its time. However, he also inherited many problems and had to figth to maintain it.
  • Jan 1, 1566

    THE REING OF FELIPE ||

    In 1556, the Netherlands rose up against Spanish rule.
  • Jan 1, 1571

    THE REING OF FELIPE ||

    In 1571, he defeated the Turks at Battle of lepanto.
  • Jan 1, 1580

    THE SPANISH EMPIRE

    The empire expanded more when the kingdom of Portugal came under Spanish rule.

  • THE FRAGMENTATION OF THE SPANISH EMPIRE

    In 1598, the Spanish Empire weakened and began to break up

  • THE WAR OF SUCESSION

    In 1700, king Carlor || died without leaving a successor.

  • THE WAR OF SUCESSION

    In 1713, with the signing of Treaty of Utrecht

  • THE ENF OF THE MODERN AGE

    In 1808, the Riot of Aranjuez protest.