Under Charles V, the Habsburg Empire Controlled Much of Europe

question 21

Essay

Under Charles V, the Habsburg empire controlled much of Europe. How effectively did Charles rule in the far-flung reaches of his empire? Were European fears of Habsburg predominance justified?

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Definitions:

Masculinity

Pertains to the qualities, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with being male in a given society.

Femininity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women.

Gender-role Transcendence

Moving beyond traditional gender norms and roles, embracing a more fluid understanding of gender that is not limited by societal expectations.

Gender-role

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.