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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.
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In the 15th century, many people believe that the Earth was flot.
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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. -
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
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King Carlos l, the grandson of the catholic Monarchs, was educated in Flanders in the Netherland.
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In 1556, Felipe || became ruler of largest empire of its time. However, he also inherited many problems and had to figth to maintain it.
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In 1556, the Netherlands rose up against Spanish rule.
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In 1571, he defeated the Turks at Battle of lepanto.
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The empire expanded more when the kingdom of Portugal came under Spanish rule.
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In 1598, the Spanish Empire weakened and began to break up
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In 1700, king Carlor || died without leaving a successor.
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In 1713, with the signing of Treaty of Utrecht
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In 1808, the Riot of Aranjuez protest.
