Spain, Portugal, France
During the 1600s, the Netherlands challenged Spain's territorial claims, particularly in the Americas and the Caribbean. The Dutch, seeking to expand their own trade and colonial interests, engaged in conflicts such as the Eighty Years' War against Spanish rule and established colonies that directly contested Spanish dominance. This rivalry culminated in naval battles and the establishment of Dutch territories in the Americas, undermining Spanish authority in the region.
The Golden Age of Spain was one of great optimism and exploration by the Spanish royalty. The nation colonized vast areas of the world and grew extremely wealthy in a very short time.
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Portugal, Spain, France, England, the Netherlands.
Yes, until Mexico's independence from Spain.
the main combatants of the colonial wars were England and Spain...
Because............
Around the 1600s in Spain.
They wanted to have more colonies to become the most wealthy and powerful country in the world.
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the concept of an absolute monarchy
Spain had colonies in the Americas, which consisted of North and South America, during the 1600s. These colonies were established after the Spanish conquests in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
In 1492 the Islamic Empire finally left Spain but i dont know when it began.
King Philip the Third from 1598 to 1621
Spain became wealthy from the gold and silver found in the Americas, particularly in regions like Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia. The influx of precious metals from these sources significantly boosted Spain's economy during the 16th and 17th centuries.