What was one of the main reasons Charles V lost control of his Hapsburg empire in the mid-1500s? ?

Question

a) Charles's strongest allies, the Ottomans, lost power in the Netherlands.

b) a young King Philip sought to expand Spanish influence and won the support of Charles's subjects.

c) The empire was scattered and too diverse for a singular ruler.

d) The people in these lands were devout Catholics and would not convert to Protestantism

Answer 1

C. That's why he divided his empire between his son Philip who inherited Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Burgundy) and his brother Ferdinand who inherited the archduchy of Austria and the title of Holy Roman Emperor. He realized that it was very impractical for one ruler to rule a vast expanse and scattered empire because he has to travel a lot and the diversity of people were hard to please because each guarded their own interests jealously.

Answer 2

Yes the answer is "c" . His vast realms were divided because of the Protestant Reformation, The northern German princes accepted the teachings of Martin Luther and became Protestant. This undermined his authority. They resented the authority of Catholicism and the Papacy. This division eventually led to the Thirty Years' War. Charles V ruled over vast lands in Europe and overseas possessions in the New World. There were other dissentions in his vast empire. But he never lost control. Finally he abdicated because of his health and retired to a monastery in 1555-56. He divided his vast domains between his son, Philip II and his brother, Ferdinand. I hope that this has been a help to you.  

Answer 3

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