Spanish Empire - Timeline

In 1555 Charles unwillingly allowed the Princes to choose their own religion for their territory.

The Publication was the Don Quixote de la Muncha was in 1605 and written by Miguel de Cervantes.

In 1579 the northern provinces united to declare independence from Spain

Spain expelled he Jews and Muslims, so they lost many artisans and business people

In the 16th and 17th century Spain experience a Golden Age

In 1571 the Pope called on all Catholic princes to make up arms against the mounting power of the Ottoman Empire

In 1600 American Mines supplied Spain with 339,000 pounds of Gold

With the loss of the Muslims and Jews, the towns/cities would lose important people that help contribute to the society.