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2. The bourgeois revolutions and Spanish War of Independence
The consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire
The main consequence was the fall of the Ancient Régime
Social changes
Everyone was now equal before the law
The bourgeoisie could now participate in politics
Economic changes
All citizen had to pay tax
The law guaranteed free trade and respect for private property
Political changes
Constitutions based on popular sovereignty
Political parties began to appear
Other forms of government were established
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Spain during the reign of Carlos IV
Carlos IV's reign began in 1788. It coincided with the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire
Signing of the Treaty of Fontainebleau, which allowed French troops to cross Spain in order to occupy Portugal
Godoy tried to move the Spanish royal family to Sevilla. This caused popular revolt known as the Revolt of Aranjuez
Signing of the Treaties of San Idelfonso, Spain promised to help France in an invasion of Great Britain
Fernando VII and Carlos IV were moved to Bayonne. They renounced to their rights to the Spanish throne, and now was Joseph Bonaparte king of Spain
In 1793 Spain joined the first coalition against France for Louis XVI's execution, in 1795 Spain signed the Peace of Basel
The Spanish War of Independence
Saw the population fight against the French. On 2 May 1808 the people rose up against the French occupation but they failed to over know the French. Other parts of Spain were encouraged by their actions and the Spanish War of Independence began
Local and provincial councils were formed to fight against the French
The Central Council represent Fernando VII
1808 Spanish forces won several victories
1808-1812 guerrilla warfare began
1812-1813 the Central Council signed a military alliance with Great Britain