Spain's Gradual Demise

  • 1580

    Iberian Union

    The Iberian Union of the crowns of Aragon, Castile and Portugal was established.
  • Spanish Armada

    Anglo–Spanish War (1585): The war began.
  • Treaty of Westphalia

    The Treaty of Westphalia was signed.
  • treaty of Lisbon

    The Treaty of Lisbon was signed.
  • Charles II

    Charles II of Spain was crowned.
  • Death

    Charles II died.
  • American Revolutionary War

    Spain supported the United States.
  • Havana trade

    Spain during this time opened up the slave trade to Havana.
  • British Invasions

    British invasions of the Río de la Plata: The invasions ended.
  • Venezuelan War of Independence

    War began.