Under the reign of Phillip II in Spain, all of the following occurred EXCEPT:
Answer

The Spanish Armada sent by Phillip II was successful in defeating the English, adding that nation to the Spanish Empire.

The Netherlands broke free from the Spanish Empire in the 1500s.

Shipments of gold and silver from the Americas helped Spain fund its battles.

Phillip II ruled as an absolute monarch, believing he had the divine right.

Question

Under the reign of Phillip II in Spain, all of the following occurred EXCEPT:
Answer
		
The Spanish Armada sent by Phillip II was successful in defeating the English, adding that nation to the Spanish Empire.
		
The Netherlands broke free from the Spanish Empire in the 1500s.
		
Shipments of gold and silver from the Americas helped Spain fund its battles.
		
Phillip II ruled as an absolute monarch, believing he had the divine right.