The Spanish war of Independence and the Carlist Wars

The Spanish war of Independence and the Carlist Wars

1. SPANISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

   • 1808
     • Revolt in Madrid agains the French
       • French won
         • Headed by Napoleon's brother: JOSEPH I
   • 1812
     • Spanish goverment in Cádiz
       • Represent Carlos IV's son: FERNANDO VII
         • Constitution of Cádiz
           • Reduces monarchy power
           • ordinary people could vote, not women
           • The 3 separated powers
           • Spanish Inquisition abolished
   • 1814
     • The war ended
       • FERNANDO VII returnd to monarchy

2. CARLIST WARS

   • 1833-1839
     • LIBERALS (Isabel II)
       • - Ideas of the French Revolution - Constitution of Cádiz - Limit monarchy power - Limit church power - Economic reforms
         • THEY WON THE 3 WARS
     • CARLISTS (Carlos)
       • - Conservative -Supported the absolute monarchy and the church
   • FERNANDO VII died
     • ISABEL II and MARIA CRISTINA
     • His brother Carlos María Isidro

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