Why was the period from 1823 to 1833 called "Ominous Decade"?
Because it was a decade of repressions.
What is "turno pacífico"?
It´s the alternance of two political parties to hold power.
Who ruled in 1814?
Fernando VII
Who were the Regents in Isabel II's reign?
Her mother, María Cristina, and General Esparteros.
The I Republic started in ....
1873
During Alfonso XII's reign the result of the election is decided in advance. It is called as...
Electoral fraud.
The I Republic lasted .....
22 months
What were the "Carlist wars"?
They were fought between two sides: people who supported the regent and supporters of Carlos (Fernando VII's brother).
When did Alfonso XII start to reign?
In 1875
Tell me the reign: Cánovas del Castillo.
Alfonso XII
Who led a military rebellion in 1820?
RAFAEL DE RIEGO
How many presidents were there in the I Republic?
Four.
During Isabel II´s reign, Spain became a....
parliamentary monarchy.
Tell me one pro in Alfonso XII's reign.
Stability/ Economic prosperity/Modernisation.
Who were "the carlistas"?
People who supported Carlos, Fernando VII´s brother, against Isabel II.
Pros in Alfonso XII reign.
Spain was stable; economic prosperity and modernisation, peace and prosperity in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
How old was Isabel II when her father died?
She was 3.
What two parties were permited to rule in Alfonso XII's reign?
Conservatives and Liberals.
When was Isabel II sent into exile?
In 1868.
Amadeo I de Saboya had a ................. reign.
Unstable.
What is a "Regency"?
It´s when an adult rule in the name of the king/queen because he/she is too young.
Tell me the reign: General Prim
Amadeo I
Tell me the reign: General Esparteros
Isabel II
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.
How old was Isabel when she came to the throne?
Se was 13.
Amadeo de Saboya was from....
Italy.
What was the Law that declared that only men could be crowned?
Salic Law
If I say: "General Prim", what king I´m talking about ?
Amadeo de Saboya
Name the three periods of FernandoVII´s reign.
ABSOLUTISM, LIBERAL TRIENNIUM, OMINOUS DECADE
Tell me the reign: Mateo Sagasta.
Alfonso XII
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