What was the main way Charles V and Philip II maintained Spanish power in Europe?
A.
by making treaties with neighboring countries
B.
by avoiding involvement in other countries' affairs
C.
by waging war against their enemies
D.
by creating an alliance with the Ottoman empire
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o i think its d or b
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The main way Charles V and Philip II maintained Spanish power in Europe was by option C, which is waging war against their enemies. To arrive at this answer, we need to consider the actions and strategies employed by both Charles V and Philip II during their reigns.
Charles V, who was Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556, aimed to consolidate and expand his power across Europe. He engaged in numerous military campaigns to defend his territories and assert his authority. His forces clashed with France, led by King Francis I, in a series of wars known as the Habsburg-Valois Wars.
Additionally, Charles V waged war against the Ottoman Empire, which was expanding its influence in Eastern Europe. He fought against the Ottomans in the Mediterranean, most notably during the Battle of Preveza in 1538. Through these military actions, Charles V sought to maintain Spanish dominance and protect the territories under his rule.
After Charles V's abdication in 1556, his son Philip II inherited an expansive empire, which included Spain and its colonies, the Netherlands, and parts of Italy. Philip II continued the policy of military intervention as a means to preserve Spanish power in Europe.
Under Philip II's reign, Spain became embroiled in conflicts such as the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch rebels and their allies. Spain also engaged in the Mediterranean conflicts against the Ottoman Empire, with the famous victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
In summary, both Charles V and Philip II actively pursued war against their enemies as a primary means to maintain Spanish power in Europe. By utilizing military force and expansionist strategies, they sought to defend Spanish territories and exert influence on the continent.
or should we say mr butt
I disagree. What does your text say?
http://countrystudies.us/spain/8.htm
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