1. Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
The Age of Absolutism
Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
Witness History Audio: A Working Monarch
Charles V Inherits Two Crowns
Charles V was king of Spain and ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. He became embroiled in wars with the Ottoman empire as it advanced on central Europe and also in religious conflicts with the Protestants in the German states. He abdicated both thrones and split them between his brother, Ferdinand, and son, Philip.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What were the advantages and drawbacks of Philip ‘keeping an eye on everything’?” (Sample: He could make sure government was running the way he wanted it to, but this created a situation where the nation depended too much on one person.)
When showing Color Transparency 97, ask students what sort of scene is shown and what it says about the Siglo de oro. Ask who might have commissioned the tapestry, given the enormous labor and cost.
Geography Interactive: The Wars of Philip II,
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2. Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
The Age of Absolutism
Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
Philip II Solidifies Power
As ruler of Spain, Philip II was an absolute monarch. He tried to quell the Protestant movement using the Inquisition. He continued the fight against the Ottoman empire, and won the Battle of Lepanto against them in He launched the Spanish armada against England in retribution for attacks on Spanish treasure ships. England’s defeat of the armada marked the beginning of Spain’s decline.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What were the advantages and drawbacks of Philip ‘keeping an eye on everything’?” (Sample: He could make sure government was running the way he wanted it to, but this created a situation where the nation depended too much on one person.)
When showing Color Transparency 97, ask students what sort of scene is shown and what it says about the Siglo de oro. Ask who might have commissioned the tapestry, given the enormous labor and cost.
Note Taking Transparency 115
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3. Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
The Age of Absolutism
Section 1: Spanish Power Grows
Spain’s Golden Age
Philip II was a patron of the arts and a supporter of education. During his rule, Spanish painters and writers reached great heights.
Color Transparency 97: Spanish Tapestry
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What were the advantages and drawbacks of Philip ‘keeping an eye on everything’?” (Sample: He could make sure government was running the way he wanted it to, but this created a situation where the nation depended too much on one person.)
When showing Color Transparency 97, ask students what sort of scene is shown and what it says about the Siglo de oro. Ask who might have commissioned the tapestry, given the enormous labor and cost.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. The Age of Absolutism: Section 1
Note Taking Transparency 115
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5. The Age of Absolutism: Section 1
Color Transparency 97: Spanish Tapestry
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6. The Age of Absolutism: Section 1
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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