Spain in the 19th Century

Why did Fernando VII want to change the Law of Succession?

The Cortes de Cádiz took place during the French Revolution.

In [blank_start]1814[blank_end] Spain won the war, and Fernando VII returned to the Spanish throne. He abolished the [blank_start]Constitution[blank_end] and restored [blank_start]absolutism[blank_end]. He ruled till his death in [blank_start]1833[blank_end].

What happened to the colonies after the death of Fernando VII? They proclaimed their [blank_start]independence[blank_end].

What do you think this painting represent?

In Spain during the 19th Century there were some Constitutions. But only one was called "la Pepa". Which one?

In 1868, a group of soldiers protested against Isabel II, who went into exile in France.

Which were the last two colonies that Spain lost?

In 1808, [blank_start]Napoleon[blank_end] Bonaparte ruled over France and his empire extended throughout Europe. In Spain, there was a confrontation between King [blank_start]Carlos IV[blank_end] and his son [blank_start]Fernando VII[blank_end]. This allowed the French emperor to invade the kingdom and put his brother, [blank_start]José I[blank_end] Bonaparte, on the throne. Spaniards then rose in arms against the French army and fought a War of Independence.

A new [blank_start]military uprising[blank_end] took place, which led to the restoration of the monarchy in 1874. In 1875 Alfonso XII of Bourbon came to the Spanish throne. The Constitution of 1876 was approved during that period.