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U3 - Modern Spain: the 19th century

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  • Which of these changes didn't happen during the 19th century: the invention of the steam engine, everyone had access to education or French monarchy was abolished?
    Everyone had access to education.
  • When did the Spanish War of Independence begin?
    On 2 May 1808
  • Why is the 14th of July the most important public holiday in France?
    Because on 14 July 1789 the people of Paris attacked the Bastille prison, a symbol of the French king's power.
  • Which of these events didn't happen in the 19th century: Napoleon became emperor, the French Revolution or the Constitution of Cádiz?
    The French Revolution
  • When did the Spanish War of Independence end?
    1814
  • What were the central ideas of the French Revolution? (3 words)
    Liberté, égalité, fraternité (liberty, equality, fraternity)
  • What kind of ideas did the Carlists support?
    They were conservatives: they didn't want change and they supported an absolute monarchy.
  • When did the Spanish-American war begin?
    1898
  • Which countries were Spain and USA fighting for during the Spanish-American war?
    Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
  • Who did the Liberals support?
    María Cristina and Isabel II.
  • Which important event happened in 1812?
    The Constitution of Cádiz was approved.
  • Why was Spain ruled by María Cristina for 15 years?
    Because Isabel, her daughter, was only 3 when her father, Fernando VII, died, and she couldn't be a queen until she was 18.
  • Which two different sides could you find during the Carlist Wars?
    The Liberals and the Carlists.
  • Which branches was the government separated into during the Constitution of Cádiz?
    Legislative, executive and judicial branches.
  • Why did Fernando VII change the law about his inheritance?
    Because only men could inherit and he had no sons, just one daughter, Isabel.
  • When did Alfonso XII become king: 1874, 1873 or 1833?
    1874
  • When did the French Revolution begin?
    1789
  • How long was the Constitution of Cádiz in effect?
    For two years (1812-1814)
  • Why did Napoleon sign the Treaty of Fontainebleau with Godoy?
    Because he wanted the French army to be allowed to cross Spain to conquer Portugal.
  • Which event marked the beginning of the Modern Age?
    The French Revolution
  • When did Napoleon Bonarte become emperor?
    1804
  • How many Carlists Wars were there in the 19th century?
    Three.
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