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During the 16th century Spain was the most powerful and important country in the world.
The 17th century meant the decline of Spain. This happened because of several reasons:
1. Spain took an important part in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).
It was caused due to religious and economical reasons. A lot of people died because of fights,
famine and diseases.
2. Spain lost a lot of territories from Europe, among them
Portugal.
In 1580 Spain conquered Portugal
but...
3. The kings spent a lot of money, silver and gold in wars. They did not spend money in
people, so they became poorer and poorer.
4. English and French pirates attacked the Spanish ships that came from America. So, the silver and gold
did not reach Spain.
These kings were not interested in ruling Spain and they had VALIDOS. The
kings only wanted to go hunting, go to parties, have a good time, etc. Validos were ministers that ruled the kingdom
instead of the king.