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War between Spain and Napoleon's France that ended on April 12, 1814. The war played a major part in Naploeon's downfall.
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Gibraltar became a colony of the Crown. It's important because without the British crown, Gibraltar wouldn't be a colony.
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Portugal has a civil war. It was important because it lead to a Coup style of government.
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5 month war over Spanish colonies like Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico. It showed that America could expand.
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Spain becomes its own republic. Electoral win caused the King Alfonso XIII to leave his throne.
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Portugal became one of the founding members of NATO. It is important because they have more help from other NATO members.
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Portugal joined the United Nations. This is important because United Nations helps keep peace around the world.
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1 of 7 countries to form the European Free Trade Association. It allowed them to trade among other European nations.
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majority votes in favor of continued British sovereignty. Without the British rule, they wouldn't exsist.
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Britain government introduces new constitution. Made Gibraltar self dependent.
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Women obtain the right to vote in Andorra. This gave women more rights and freedoms.
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Gibraltar joins the European Economy Community. The EEC helped shape the European Union.
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Spain's new constitution established a parlaimentary monarchy. 91.8% voted for the new constitution. It brought stability to Spain.
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Gibraltian granted full British citizenship. This is important because Great Britian was a strong power in Europe. That allowed Gibraltar to have stability and protection.
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Andorra received the first executive branch of gov't. Receiving an executive branch of government is important because it allows Andorra to use democratic ways.
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Spain joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is important because Spain has over 100 thousand military members.
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Spain lifts the border blockade. This allows free trade between Spain and Gibraltar, making both economies more prosperous.
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Portugal enters the European Union. This allows Portugal to get more economic help because they are one of the "shaky five".
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Andorra signs customs union with the European Union. This is important because they get an advantage even though they aren't a member of the EU.
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Reduces power of the two princes making them legally independent. They also joined the United Nations. This brings economic stability.
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All currency in Spain is replaced by the Euro. This brought stability and prosperity
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Andorra's population reached 80,000 and their life expectancy is the highest in the world. Move to Andorra if you want to live.
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Tried to ease banking secrecy rules that helped other countries pursue tax evaders. This put Andorra on the map by helping other countries with tax evasion.
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Labor unions in Portugal held strike opposing austerity measures. Important because it told other countries to stand up for themselves
