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In 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in what he thinks is the Indies. The new land turned out to be the Americas which would become very profitable.
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The Spanish military leader kills and conquers most of the Aztec empire and goes on to build Mexico city on the Aztec capital.
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The first leader of Spain, Charles V, in the Age of Absolutism comes into power. Charles V becomes the leader of the Spanish empire and the Holy Roman empire.
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The Spanish conquistador Pizarro conquers Peru along with his brother. They later went on to build a new city on there conquered land
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The marriage between Phillip II and Mary I creates a strong alliance between Spain and England. When she died in 1558 the alliance came to an end.
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Charles V was the first modern king to abdicate.When he did this he gave Spain and its colonies to his son Phillip II and the Hapsburg Empire to his brother Ferdinand.
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Phillip II comes to power when his father abdicates.He claims to rule by divine right and sees himself as the protector of the Holy Roman Empire.
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The massive Spanish fleet that was set to invade England was defeated by a much smaller and faster English Navy.This is seen as a huge loss to the Spanish empire.
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The Spanish author Cervantes wrote the first modern novel about a common man inspiring to go on a heroic adventure along with his side kick.
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The Spanish Golden Age comes to an end. The end was caused by the crippling Spanish economy and the revolts in Spanish colonies.
