French invasion of Spain

What was the reason why Spain allowed the passage of French troops to its territory?

• To invade Portugal

• To recover from the battle with UK

• To make an alliance with the Spanish militia

Who was the king of Spain in 1808 when Napoleon invaded the Spanish territory?

• Carlos IV

• Fernando VII

• Eduardo VI

Why did the Spanish take up arms on May 2, 1808?

• The resignation of the throne by Carlos and Fernando, in favor of Napoleon.

• Due to the Treaty of Valençay, which granted the throne to Fernando VII.

• The mismanagement of King Carlos IV, due to the constant wars.

Which event is considered the end of the French invasion of Spain?

• The resignation of the throne by Carlos and Fernando, in favor of Napoleon.

• The signing of the Treaty of Valençay, which granted the throne to Fernando VII.

• The mismanagement of King Carlos IV, due to the constant wars.

Who became king of Spain after Napoleon obtained the Spanish throne?

• Joseph I

• Fernando VII

• Napoleon I

True or false. King Carlos IV was very smart at managing all the wealth that New Spain was sending to Spain during the 18th century.

• True

• False

True or false. Napoleon took advantage of the military weakness of Spain and planned its invasion.

• True

• False

True or false. Spain was an allied of France before the French invasion of Spain.

• True

• False

True or false. New Spaniards thought that the Spanish government was going exchange the viceroyalties over the liberation of Spain.

• True

• False

True or false. The royal family of Spain fled to New Spain to escape Napoleon, provoking the anger of New Spaniards.

• True

• False