Napoleon Bonaparte Flashcard

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Who was the Emperor of France during the 1800s who waged a massive war across Europe?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Which king was imprisoned by Napoleon Bonaparte?

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King Ferdinand VII

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How did Napoleon Bonaparte's actions impact King Ferdinand VII's reign?

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Weakened his authority

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What did Napoleon Bonaparte achieve by capturing King Ferdinand VII?

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Gained control over Spain

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What event caused New Spain to be thrown into terrible upheaval?

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The king's abdication

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Who did those living in Mexico almost universally support?

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King Ferdinand VII

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What event did the peninsulares stage against the Spanish Viceroy?

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A coup

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What was the reaction of the creole groups to the peninsulares' coup?

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They organized themselves

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At what time did Father Hidalgo ring the bell to gather the crowd?

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2:30am

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What was the significance of the "Grito" in the context of New Spain?

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It was a call for independence.