World History: The Spanish Empire Falls Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the dramatic rise and eventual decline of the Spanish Empire. Learn how Spain’s wealth from exploration made it a global superpower—and how poor economic policies, costly wars, and internal divisions led to its collapse.

We’ll examine the roles of Charles V, Philip II, and the Spanish Armada, as well as the long-term consequences of Spain’s decline for global power.

🧠 Topics Covered:

The rise of Spain under Charles V and Philip II

Wealth from the Age of Exploration and expansion of empire

The Spanish Armada: causes, events, and defeat

Economic struggles: inflation, heavy taxation, and poor financial policies

Social factors: expulsion of Jews and Muslims, weakening of skilled labor

Military overreach and costly wars draining Spain’s resources

The Dutch Revolt and loss of the Netherlands

The shift in global power from Spain to emerging European rivals

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will explain how Spain rose to global dominance during the Age of Exploration and analyze the economic, political, and military factors that caused its decline.

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