Spanish Empire
6 articles tagged with "Spanish Empire"
The Decline and Fall of Spanish Colonial Authority in the Americas
Explore the decline of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas through key battles, internal strife, and independence movements from 1790-1825.
Spanish Empire's Declining Maritime Dominance (1580-1620)
Explore the pivotal shift in maritime power from Spain to emerging rivals like England and the Dutch Republic, 1580-1620.
Colonial Racial Hierarchies and Cultural Transformation in Spanish America
Explore colonial racial hierarchies in Spanish America, where peninsulares dominated while creoles sought autonomy, shaping language, religion, and cultural identities.
Spanish Empire in the Americas: Scope and Reality
Explore the Spanish Empire's vast but uneven territorial claims in the Americas by 1700 through conquests, missions, and resource extraction.
Conflict Over Sovereignty: The Struggle Between Philip II and the Dutch Nobility
Conflict between Philip II's centralization efforts and Dutch nobility's autonomy leads to rebellion and the start of the Eighty Years' War.
Emergence of Overseas Trade in European Commerce (1580-1700)
Explore the rise of northern European maritime dominance in global trade from 1580 to 1700, marking a shift from Mediterranean routes.