How Did Spain Achieve a Position of Dominance in the 16th

question 10

Essay

How did Spain achieve a position of dominance in the 16th century? What were her strengths as a nation? Her weaknesses? What were Philip II's goals? Which ones were not successful and why? How might European history have been different had the Spanish Armada been victorious?

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Superego

The superego is a component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, acting as the moral conscience that incorporates societal standards and norms.

Fun

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Rules

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Guilt

A feeling of having done something wrong or failed in an obligation.