Reforms: -Power was centralised. Control of army, economy and government. No privileges to the nobility and the Church. -A strong, modern army. -Territorial expansion and exploration. -Strong alliances with other European countries were established. -The Spanish Inquisition: to make people follow the Catholic Church’s rules. The Discovery of América
In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan undertook an expedition that lasted for three years. This was the first expedition to sail around the world. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean until he found a passage to the Pacific Ocean. It is now called the Strait of Magellan.
Problems in the 16th century -controlling the new territories in America -internal revolts in Spain -wars in Europe -war against the Turks Renaissance in Spain
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that developed in Italy. The artists looked for inspiration in Ancient Greece and Rome.
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