Why did Spain decline as a world power?

Answer 1

Because:
1.Reduced of influx of precious metal from new world.( The bullion caused high inflation rates, which undermined the competitiveness of Spain's limited industry and commerce (its effects being discussed by the ubiquitous School of Salamanca and the arbitristas). Additionally, Spain became dependent on its colonies for income, and when the United Provinces began to capture Spanish vessels on the way to and from the New World, Spain suffered massive economic losses. These effects, combined with the expulsion of Spain's most economically vital classes in the late 15th century (the Jews and the Moors), caused Spain's economy to collapse several times in the 17th century, bringing the Golden Age of Spain to a close.)
2.Religious conflict and collapsed of the Habsburgs dynasty.
3.War with England,Portuguse,Netherland,and German,and French.
4.And,British,French,and Dutch,emerged as dominate naval power.

Answer 2

Constant contention with rival powers caused territorial, commercial, and religious conflict that contributed to the slow decline of Spanish power from the mid 17th century. In the Mediterranean Spain warred constantly with the Ottoman Empire; on the European continent, France became comparably strong. In the Atlantic, Spain was initially rivalled by Portugal, and later by the English and Dutch. English, French, and Dutch-sponsored piracy; overextension of its territories; increasing government corruption; economic stagnation caused by military expenditures and the influx of precious metals; all ultimately contributed to this decline. Spain's European empire was finally undone by the Peace of Utrecht (1713), which stripped Spain of its remaining territories in Italy and the Low Countries. Spain's fortunes improved thereafter, but it remained a second rate power in Continental European politics.

Answer 3

Bad management, lack of basic products done by their own, accounting control of the Empire by the Dutch, obsolete weapons and ships.

Answer 4

they thought that they were invincible,sounds like another country that comes to mind,