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The Spanish War of Independence is considered to have started on this day.
"The presence of French troops in Madrid caused a popular uprising on May 2nd, 1808"
(May second, eighteen 'o' eight).
Many public museums were founded in the 19th century, including this one in Madrid.
the Prado Museum.
This advisor to King Carlos IV allowed Napoleon's troops through Spain on their way to Portugal.
Manuel Godoy.
The man became king after the Spanish War of Independence.
Fernando VII.
These two countries sent troops to help Spain fight France in the War of Independence.
Great Britain, Portugal.
This famous building in Madrid (also home to several turtles) was built in the 19th century, using new materials like iron and glass.
Atocha train station.
This group believed that Carlos de Borbon was the rightful heir to the throne of (his brother) Fernando VII.
The Carlists.
They rejected Isabel II's claim to the throne as the daughter of Fernando VII.
This man was made king by Napoleon when French troops occupied Spain.
Jose Bonaparte, the brother of Napoleon.
"Revuelta" or "levantamiento" in English.
(Popular) uprising.
This was the name of the national currency of Spain, established in the 19the century.
The peseta.
This cultural movement describes the work of authors like Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer or José Zorrilla, who wrote novels and plays inspired by the past.
Romanticism.
This financial institution, where the country's money is kept and managed, was founded in the 19th century.
The National Bank of Spain.
The Salic Law allowed this woman to become queen of Spain.
Isabel II.
These three colonies were the last to become independent from Spain.
Puerto Rico, Cuba and Philippines.
The loss of these territories from the Spanish Empire is refered to as the "Crisis of '98".
This law made education obligatory for all boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 9.
Moyano's Law.
This name describes a group of mainly rural landowners and politicians, who manipulated the elections to make sure that the party they supported was in power.
Caciques.
During this three year period, Fernando VII was forced to accept the Constitution of 1812.
Trienio Liberal.
This country took control of the three colonies that Spain lost in the Crisis of '98.
The United States.
BONUS: Which former Spanish colony is still a U.S. territory today?
This cultural movement refers to intellectuals who held a critical view of Spanish institutions, particularly in the aftermath of the loss of the last territories of the Spanish empire.
The Generation of '98.
This group spoke about a social, moral and political crisis in Spain following the decline of its empire abroad.
The term "bourgeoisie" describes what?
The members of a capitalist class system, who own land and factories. (Often referring to those of middle or upper-middle class status).
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This king of Spain reigned for three years, and declared the First Republic when he abdicated in 1873.
Amadeo de Saboya.
He was the son of King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy.