Philip II vs. Elizabeth I An Absolute Throw Down Spain vs. England Philip II vs. Elizabeth I An Absolute Throw Down

What was an Absolute Monarch? “A ruler whose power was not limited by having to consult with nobles, common people, or their representatives.” Given legitimacy through Divine Right – a concept that monarch received their throne from God and thus should not be challenged. Look at map on pg. 534

Who was Philip II? Devout Catholic – leader of the Counter Reformation Married to “Bloody” Mary of England but died before they could produce an heir Mary was Philips second wife, he went on the marry two more times, each wife died after childbirth He had 10 children and only 3 survived into adulthood

Victories for Philip II Problems for Philip II Protestant Revolts in Northern Provinces – Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg England aided Dutch rebels Elizabeth I allowed pirates to attack Spanish Ships Failure of the Spanish Armada Reading Went bankrupt 4 times He had problems with Inflation He is able to import so much gold and silver that his empire becomes the wealthiest in Europe.

Who was Elizabeth I Daughter of Hendry VIII and Ann Boleyn Protestant Queen Constantly fighting off death threats made by her Catholic cousin Mary Queen of Scots (Who Elizabeth kept locked in a castle until she was beheaded). Allowed parliament members to speak their mind and still made choices on her own