Spanish Foreign Policy:
– The objectives were:➔ Conservation of territories.➔ Strengthening of Spanish rule in Europe.➔ Defence of Catholic Church.– The rivals:➔ France: it was defeated by Carlos I at Battle of Pavia (1525) and by Felipe II (Battle of Saint Quentin, 1557).➔ Turks: they were stopped by Carlos I before they reached Vienna; Later they lost the Battle of Lepanto (1571).➔ The protestants: They fought against Carlos I who defeated them at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547).The peace of Augsburg (1555) recognised the liberty of religion for each German prince.➔ Dutch revolt: they fought against Felipe II and they proclaimed their independence under the name of United Provinces.➔ England: Elizabeth I fought against Felipe II. The Spanish monarch sent the Spanish Armada but it was defeated (1588).