Carlos IV ceded his power to Fernando VII, Napoleon pressured Fernando VII to return the crown to his father, and then forced Carlos to cede to Napoleon.

A body that led the defense counsils and represented the absent Fernando VII.

It allowed for French troops to enter Spain.

Crown Prince Fernando

It was seperatd between the executive (the monarch), the legislature (the monarch and the Cortes) and the judiciary (the courts of justice).

A constitutional monarchy is a form of monarchy in which the monarch exercises authority in accordance with a constitution.

A failed uprising in Madrird against French troops on 2 May 1808.

THere were 223 deputies, some who were influenced by the ideas of Enlightened thinkginers, and some who wanted a return to absolute Monarcy.

a form of voting rights in which all men within a political system are allowed to vote, regardless of income, property, religion, race, etc

small, independent groups of civilians who attack enemy troops by suprise.

The british army entered Spain from Portugal and defeated the French.

The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Valençay in 1813 and Fernando VII was restored to the throne.

The Regency Council, who convened in Cádiz.