spanish government

King Charles IV of Spain decided to abdicate the throne (give it up) his son, prince Ferdinand

In 1809, these Juntas dissolved themselves and turned power over to the Cortes (the Spanish parliament; the word Cortes means "court officers")

the people of spain felt confused because their country had been torn apart by war and trying to find a new king for their country.

there was alot of backstabbing back in the 1800's and the kings back then where liars and cruel people

The Spanish people said - Okay you can be king provided you respect the new constitution, which the Cortes just finished writing.

Upon his return to the throne, King Ferdinand suspended the constitution. He wanted to turn back the clock and become the ruler of the Spanish Empire.