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Inca Movement.
In Peru, peasants began a movement, in order to remove Spanish rule & restore Inca rule. -
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Liberation of Colonies.
Spanish colonies are liberated. -
Third of May, 1808.
Napoleon III and th French firing squad execute Spanish citizens, in retaliation to earlier shooting. Later, this scene was depicted in Francisco de Goya`s "The Third of may, 1808". -
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Reign of Joseph Bonaparte.
Napoleon III places Joseph Bonaparte on Spanish throne. This caused divisions in Spain, as many wanted to be accept Joseph, but his lack of reforms made them also want a revolution. Eventually, the public concluded that a revolution was needed for their independence. -
Spanish Constitution of 1812.
The Spanish Constitution of 1812 gave universal male suffrage. -
Spread of Reverberations.
The spreading of Reverberations cross Europe lead to vast changes. Princes and monarchies met to determine the borders of nations after Napoleon`s fall. In fear of a similar situation, no single power was allowed to dominate afterwards, weakening the power of the royalty. -
Overthrow of Ferdinand VII.
Restoration of Spanish constution, after middle class overthrows Ferdinand VII`s monarchy.
