AJ Gatto - Spanish Timeline

Charles unwillingly agreed to the Peace of Ausburg

Spain expelled the Jews and Moors (Muslims)

Duke executed 1,500 Protestants

Pope called on al Catholic princes to take up arms against the mounting power of the Ottoman Empire.

Seven Northern provinces of the Netherlands, which were largely Protestant, united and declared their independence from Spain

Spain's start of The Golden Age

End of Spain's Golden Age

Philip launched the Spanish Armada in an attempt to punish Protestant England and its queen Elizabeth 1.