What did hale mean when he is reported to have said," i only regret that i have but one life to lose for my country"

He means his own life he was selfish that way. Hope this helps.

How  did spanish  power increaseunder charles  v and philip ii? in 1519,charles  v inherited a huge empire. he became king of  spain  and was also the heir to the hapsburg empire. during his 42-year reign, philip worked to expand  spanish  influence, strengthen the catholic church, and make his own power absolute. hope this !