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Spain, 19th century
6th grade Social science, modern Spain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When did the Modern Age begin? | 1789, with the start of the French Revolution |
| What replaced the French monarchy? | A republic |
| How was the power organized after the French Revolution? | Into three bracnches: legislative, executive, judicial |
| What did Napoleon want to do? | Establish a big European empire |
| What happened from May 2, 1808- 1814? | The Spanish War of Independence |
| Who was the head of the French government in Spain? | Joseph I (José Bonaparte) |
| What did the Constitution of Cádiz, 1812, define? | It limited the power of the monarchy and divided the power into three branches. |
| What does succession (sucesión) mean? | The action of inheriting (heredar) a title or office |
| Who supported Isabel II? | The Liberals |
| Who supported Isabel II's uncle, the brother of Fernando VII? | The Carlists |
| What were the Carlist Wars? | Conflicts about the succession, starting in 1833 |
| What is one main reason Spain lost many of its colonies? | The people (colonists) wanted more freedom (libertad) and rights (derechos) |
| What is a colony? | A country or area that is under the control of another country |
| What is an absolute monarchy? | The monarch (king, queen) has got all the power |
| What is caciquismo? | A political system with rich, controlling bosses, leaders |