Question

How did spain become a major power in europe in the 1500s (no links)

Answer 1

"under Habsburg Spain"

Answer 2

but how?

Answer 3

you know Joanna the mad...? @pooja195

Answer 4

No =/

Answer 5

"The Habsburg period brought about the Iberian Peninsula's first united state, thanks to the marriage of Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand II of Aragon, both of whom brought along their counterparts. Ferdinand II was able to take full control of the Iberian Peninsula, as he took control over from Isabella's daughter, nicknamed "Joanna the mad". It doesn't take too many guesses to see why he took power from her. From there, he played an influential role in the War of the League of Cambrai. At the time of his death France was in control of Italy. "