Compléter Spain, age of revolutionVersion en ligne Spain, age of revolution par Miguel Angel Preciado Lopez 1 American Spain spanish Godoy Cuba revolution Madrid Spain Saboya France The revolution happened when 13 colonies renounced British rule . Napoleon Bonaparte participated in this to take control of . Napoleon placed his brother José on the throne in 1808 . The War of Independence began when the people of revolted against French rule . Fernando VII was king of twice . After Isabel II's abdication , Amadeo I of became king . The First Republic in was between 1873 ? 1874 . Spain lost and Puerto Rico in 1898 . Carlos IV gave his power to his valido , Manuel . The French started in 1789 .