Spain's Empire By StevensJacob Period: Feb 28, 1550 to Feb 28, 1650 16,000 Tons of Silver from America Feb 28, 1555 Peace of Augsburg Feb 28, 1556 Charles V divided empire Feb 28, 1566 Protestant mobs swept through Catholic churches Feb 28, 1571 Catholic princes take up arms against Ottomans Feb 28, 1580 King of Portugal dies Feb 28, 1588 Philip II sent 19,000 soldiers to English channel Period: Feb 28, 1600 to Feb 28, 1700 Spain's Golden Age Feb 28, 1605 Don Quixote de la Mancha