Charles III of Spain

Mexico did not possess the ability to allocate funding to pay back war debts to European nations, therefore, Britain, Spain, sent their naval forces to Veracruz to retrieve payment; France, under the rule of Napoleon III, used Mexico’s financial stance as an opportunity to acquire a portion of Mexico. In 1861, a French fleet stormed Veracruz, and 6,000 troops under General Charles Latrille de Lorencez attacked Puebla…

beauty always mesmerizes the history lover. In the 8th century, after the death of Charlemagne came the division of the empire as the valid Treaty of Verdun was made . The three parts are now approximately France, Germany, and Italy. From 885 to 886, Charles the Fat took over Paris, however, he was incapable to show up at the battle with the Viking, proving that he was unable to protect the people, later he was overthrew because of the falling authority. The Capetian Dynasty began in 987 and…

As it happens in most countries, England’s system of ruling evolved in many way from the death of Elizabeth I in 1603 to the Glorious Revolution in 1688-1689. Before the Glorious Revolution, where James II is replaced by Mary II and William III, most rulers in England ruled in an absolute monarchy. In this system of government, these rulers believed by the Divine Right of Kings, a belief that the ruler can only be judged by God. Also before the Glorious Revolution, most rulers had some…

rang to start class and the teacher closed the door. She then returns inside the classroom, where all the students get the cue to silence up. There I sit, full of nerves, waiting for the teacher to speak to us in regards to what this year of Spanish III will consist…

Napoleon’s refusal to compromise or agree. Britain declared war on France on 18 May 1803. While awaiting for the French navy to make the first move, the British remained in a defensive strategy for nearly two years. However, Spain joined the war as an ally to France in 1804. Spain granted Napoleon the resources and ships he needed to challenge Britain. Napoleon began to seek opportunities to strike Britain without having to face off with Horatio Nelson and the Royal Navy. The course of the war…

Catholic became king of Aragon. The power of the Cortes dwindled and the kings of Aragon had increasingly more power and control, growing closer and closer to an absolute monarchy. This change continued under Charles V and Philip II and in 1578, when Philip III became king of Spain, the governance of Spain became in truth an absolute monarchy.” (Supplement D) The Legislative branch created the laws, the Executive branch executed them and the Judicial body upheld them. The government lasted…

Marches and parades fill the air with a beautiful, melodic sound. Everyone in Northern Ireland comes together to watch in awe as the parades go by. Little do they know, they are chanting for a gory war, in which they won. These people have a reason to be so happy. These celebrations are specifically for Protestants who won at the Battle of the Boyne. This is known as the Twelfth, or Orangemen’s Day, which is celebrated on July 12th. Orangemen’s Day is an annual celebration. Schools and…

The Council of Trent spanned a lengthy 18 years (1545-1563) and proved to be one of the most significant of the 21 ecumenical councils convened in Church history. Despite the import of an historical event which influenced Catholic teaching for years to come, little work has been written on this particular council. However, Fr. John O’Malley, S.J., has presented a detailed recounting of this remarkable event in his book, Trent: What Happened at the Council, published by the Belknap Press of…

“new world.” During this period of transformation, the world powers and monarchs refocused their control towards stances of tyranny. Furthermore, turmoil spread over Europe due to the dispute of Henry VIII of England, Francis I of France, and Charles V of Spain over the sole control of the land. With…

Indies, India, and Spain. Despite winning various battles across the globe, the French helped tax the British of their military and financial strength which eventually caused the British to lose the…