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

2. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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