1788-1812
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French dictator, wanted to expand the French Empire. He occupied Portugal (1807), tried to occupy Spain.
Who was appointed King after Napoleon's brother (Joseph)
Fernando VII
How old was Isabel when she started being Queen?
What happened to the government in 1874?
Monarchy returned in 1874 with Alfonso XII
Carlos IV had what type of government?
Absolute Monarchy
What did Fernado VII abolish? What was the new type of government?
The constitution, absolute monarchy
True or false: During Isabel II reign, there were many invasions and uprisings.
True
What is the crisis of '98?
When spain lost their colonies and fell into economic problems
Who lead the government for Carlos IV
Manuel Godoy
When did Isabel II become queen?
1833, when Fernando VII died.
2 Carlistas Wars took places in years ______ and ______
1833 and 1846
What happened in 1812 (in Cadiz)?
Spain's 1st constitution was written: Constitution of Cadiz
What law did Fernando abolish? Why?
The Salic Law. He had only 2 daughters. Changed law so daughter Isabel could become Queen.
What happened during the Glorious Revolution?
What happened in May 2 of 1808?
Spanish people didn't accept the new king and people in Madrid rebelled, starting the War of Independence (starts Contemporary history in Spain).
During which years did most of American colonies become independent?
1816-1824
What happened in 1868?
A new Constitution