Peninsular Wars

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Other than Britain who else rejected the Continental system?
Portugal
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What treaty was used for Portugal to ask for help from Britain?
Methuen Treaty of 1703
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What did Napoleon do to the Spanish Monarchy in 1808?
Replaced the king with his brother Joseph
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Who did the GB Governement send to stop Napoleon?
Army under Sir Arthur Wellesley
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What was signed with France in 1808?
Convention of Cintra
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What happened because of the Convention of Cintra
France army was allowed to return to France with all their equipment and loot
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What happened in Britain after the signing of the convention?
Up raw in Britain and anger, Wellesley was blamed and returned to London
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Who replaced Wellesley?
Sir John Moore
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What didn't happen when Moore went to support Spanish rising?
All of the army was evacuated
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In what year did Wellesley return as commander?
April 1809
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What DIDNT happen during the British retreat
The French had the power to supply themselves with food from left over food in Portugal
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When did the French army finally retreat
Spring 1811
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After the successes of 1812 Wellington....
withdrew to the portuguese frontier to prepare for 1813
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