MYP 5 GEOGRAPHY 1 HISTORY

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MYP 5 GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY Question Bank – Unit 2: Spain in the 19th Century | World War I This question bank will help you review the key knowledge, concepts and skills needed for the Unit 2 assessment. Practise answering each question using complete sentences, accurate terminology and examples studied in class. CRITERION A - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2-4 lines each) The Peninsular War (Guerra de Independencia) ● Identify who Manuel Godoy was and explain how he influenced the start of the Peninsular War. Manuel Godoy was the prime minister of Spain under Charles IV. His close alliance with Napoleon and unpopular policies caused public anger, which helped trigger the Peninsular War. ● Describe what happened in the Revolt of Aranjuez (March 1808) and on 2 May 1808 in Madrid. In March 1808, the Revolt of Aranjuez forced Charles IV to abdicate in favor of Ferdinand VII due to anger against Godoy. On 2 May, the people of Madrid rose against the French, starting widespread resistance. Spain in the 19th Century ● Summarise why Ferdinand VII is often considered a disappointment? Ferdinand VII is seen as a disappointment because he restored absolute monarchy, ignored liberal reforms, and pers...