Why was the period from 1823 to 1833 called "Ominous Decade"?
Because it was a decade of repressions.
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Who were the Regents in Isabel II's reign?
Her mother, María Cristina, and General Esparteros.
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Who were "the carlistas"?
People who supported Carlos, Fernando VII´s brother, against Isabel II.
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What were the "Carlist wars"?
They were fought between two sides: people who supported the regent and supporters of Carlos (Fernando VII's brother).
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What is a "Regency"?
It´s when an adult rule in the name of the king/queen because he/she is too young.
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How old was Isabel II when her father died?
She was 3.
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How old was Isabel when she came to the throne?
Se was 13.
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During Isabel II´s reign, Spain became a....
parliamentary monarchy.
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What was the Law that declared that only men could be crowned?
Salic Law
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Amadeo de Saboya was from....
Italy.
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Amadeo I de Saboya had a ................. reign.
Unstable.
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Why did Amadeo I de Saboya return to Italy?
Because there were a lot of conflicts: political parties, cuban revolution, rebellions by the Carlists, Republican uprisings and problems with the army.
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If I say: "General Prim", what king I´m talking about ?