Religious policies and the Church in Spain
Ferdinand, Isabella, and Charles used the Catholic Church as a tool of royal power. They controlled Church appointments, launched the Inquisition, and enforced religious conformity across Spain.
Real World
When Ferdinand and Isabella expelled Jews in 1492 and forced Muslim conversions, they were using the same logic modern authoritarian states use when they demand religious or ideological conformity as proof of loyalty to the state.
Exam Focus
For 'assess' questions on religious policy, always weigh control of appointments against the Inquisition's role — examiners reward analytical balance.
Essay Framework
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