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Peninsular War
War between Spain and Napoleon's France that ended on April 12, 1814. The war played a major part in Naploeon's downfall. -
Gibraltar named colony
Gibraltar became a colony of the Crown. It's important because without the British crown, Gibraltar wouldn't be a colony. -
Civil War
Portugal has a civil war. It was important because it lead to a Coup style of government. -
Spanish-American War
5 month war over Spanish colonies like Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico. It showed that America could expand. -
Spain Becomes Republic
Spain becomes its own republic. Electoral win caused the King Alfonso XIII to leave his throne. -
Portugal Joins NATO
Portugal became one of the founding members of NATO. It is important because they have more help from other NATO members. -
Portugal joins UN
Portugal joined the United Nations. This is important because United Nations helps keep peace around the world. -
Portugal joins EFTA
1 of 7 countries to form the European Free Trade Association. It allowed them to trade among other European nations. -
Gibraltar votes for British sovereignty
majority votes in favor of continued British sovereignty. Without the British rule, they wouldn't exsist. -
Gibraltar gets new constitution
Britain government introduces new constitution. Made Gibraltar self dependent. -
Women suffrage in Andorra
Women obtain the right to vote in Andorra. This gave women more rights and freedoms. -
Gibraltar joins EEC
Gibraltar joins the European Economy Community. The EEC helped shape the European Union. -
New Constitution
Spain's new constitution established a parlaimentary monarchy. 91.8% voted for the new constitution. It brought stability to Spain. -
Gibraltar given British citizenship
Gibraltian granted full British citizenship. This is important because Great Britian was a strong power in Europe. That allowed Gibraltar to have stability and protection. -
Executive branch in Andorra
Andorra received the first executive branch of gov't. Receiving an executive branch of government is important because it allows Andorra to use democratic ways. -
Spain Joins NATO
Spain joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is important because Spain has over 100 thousand military members. -
Spain welcomes Gibraltar
Spain lifts the border blockade. This allows free trade between Spain and Gibraltar, making both economies more prosperous. -
Portugal enters EU
Portugal enters the European Union. This allows Portugal to get more economic help because they are one of the "shaky five". -
Andorra signs with EU
Andorra signs customs union with the European Union. This is important because they get an advantage even though they aren't a member of the EU. -
Andorra adopts a new constitution
Reduces power of the two princes making them legally independent. They also joined the United Nations. This brings economic stability. -
New currency
All currency in Spain is replaced by the Euro. This brought stability and prosperity -
Andorra's population at 80,000
Andorra's population reached 80,000 and their life expectancy is the highest in the world. Move to Andorra if you want to live. -
Andorra eases banking secrecy rules
Tried to ease banking secrecy rules that helped other countries pursue tax evaders. This put Andorra on the map by helping other countries with tax evasion. -
Labor unions in Portugal
Labor unions in Portugal held strike opposing austerity measures. Important because it told other countries to stand up for themselves
