Spain : 1500's Naval and Economic Power
Joined with the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
Colonies were both its strength and its weakness
Because of its colonies Spain increased its trade in which it had a favorable balance Built a huge navy to defend its trade interests

Netherlands:1600's Economic Power
Separated from Spain with the fighting of William the Silent
Trade Route wars with the 30 years war
Sailors and ships were an integral part of the Netherlands for trade and to protect the Dutch East India Company

Portugal: 1400's Naval and Navigational Power
Once Powerful because of the school for Navigators, annexed by Spain in 1580

France: 1600's Military Power
Because of the centralization of the government,and great economic success becomes one of the most powerful countries in Europe
Develops a school for sciences which makes many contributions to increase the technology of trade

Holy Roman Empire: 1500 & 1600 Diplomatic Power
Expands the influence of the Hapsburgs through diplomacy and marriage
Tries to keep territory with these unions and diplomacy (Pragmatic Sanction and the Diplomatic Revolution)

Russia: Early 1700's growing power because of numbers of people After maintaining a policy of separation from western Europe, begins to learn of the new trade benefits tries to expand its borders and obtain access to a warm water seaport.

Prussia:1600's Military PowerNeeds to protect access to the Baltic Sea and expand its territory so it builds a great army and a navy.