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Spain during the reign of Carlos IV
Carlos IV
Carlos IV reign began in 1788 and it coincided with the French revolution and Napoleonic empire
The most important king's minister was Godoy
Godoy's relationship with France changed in relation with the revolution and empire
Spain joined a coalition against France in 1793
Because of Louis XVI's execution
In 1795 Spain had to left the coalition and signed the Peace of Basel because it was defeated by France
In the same year, as the French Revolution had moved in a more moderate direction, Godoy allied with France against the British
The consequences of the Spain's alliance with France
Treaties of San Idelfonso were signed
Spain promised to help France taking Great Britain
In 1805 the Spanish and French fleets were defeated in the Battle of Trafalgar
Treaty of Fonitainebleau was signed
The French troops could cross Spain in order to occupy Portugal, which was a British ally
Napoleon took advantage of the treaty and occupied part of Spain
The movement of Spain's royal family
Godoy moved the Spanish royal family to Sevilla in order to protect them
It caused a revolt known as the Revolt of Aranjuez (in March 1808)
Carlos IV dismissed Godoy and abdicate in favour of his son (Fernando VII)
In May 1808 Fernando VII and his father Carlos IV were moved to Bayonne in France
There they renounced their rights to the Spanish throne in favour of Napoleon
Joseph Bonaparte
He imposed the Bayonne Constitution, which included enlightened reforms
the equality of all citizens before the law
the equality payment of taxes
The supporters of Joseph I were called afrancescados
He was named king by Napoleon, his brother
