In 1808,the King of Spain invited Napoleon to send troops into Spain to settle a dispute with Por- tugal. In 1809, Nopoleon overthrew the King of Spain and his son In their place, Napoleon placed his own brother on the throne of Spain.Spaniards rose up in rebellion. and formed provisional governments (untas)across the country.Britain sent troops to Spain to assist the uprising. 19 How did these events in Europe affect Latin America?

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In 1808,the King of Spain invited Napoleon to send troops into Spain to settle a dispute with Por- tugal. In 1809, Nopoleon overthrew the King of Spain and his son In their place, Napoleon placed his own brother on the throne of Spain.Spaniards rose up in rebellion. and formed provisional governments (untas)across the country.Britain sent troops to Spain to assist the uprising. 19 How did these events in Europe affect Latin America?

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The events in Europe, specifically Napoleon's actions in Spain, had a significant impact on Latin America. The power vacuum created by the disruption in Spain led to instability and provided an opportunity for Latin American colonies to seek independence. As the Spanish crown faced challenges, the loyalty of colonial leaders wavered, and movements for self-governance gained momentum. The Peninsular War and the resulting chaos weakened the control that Spain had over its American colonies, ultimately contributing to the wave of independence movements in Latin America during the early 19th century.

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