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In 1789-90 France was undergoing a political and social upheaval that culminated in the French Revolution that threatened the position of Royalty and Clergy. As a result the remaining Monarchies started an embargo/blockade on France to protect themselves. Spain was an ally of France. Portugal continued to trade with England in spite of French protests. Finally France invaded Spain on their way to Portugal to enforce their demands. Then they replaced the Spanish government with a government more to their liking. The Spanish army was poorly armed and poorly led and the country was rife with partisan claims on legitimacy. The citizens however began a guerrilla war that harassed the French to the point where they ventured into the countryside at their peril. At this point England a England sent troops to Portugal and the Peninsular War began.
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Why did France fight against the holy roman empire and Spain?
France wanted to avoid the feeling of geographic encirclement by these two Habsburg Empires.
Who financed the fight against the revolutions in America?
Monetary support for the American Revolution came from the Netherlands, France and Spain.
Did Joan of Arc fight against Spain?
No, she only fought against the British and the French who supported the British. She did not fight against Spain.
After the colonists victory in the Battle of France and Spain begin to support the patriot cause?
After the battle of Saratoga, France joined with America in the fight against Britain. Spain joined the fight (on the American colonists' side) afterwards, hoping to gain independence from British rule.
The Mexican War of Independce was against whom?
Mexico fought its War of Independence against Spain. That war began in 1810 when Father Hidalgo rang a church bell and called the people to fight for freedom. It was also an opportune time because in Europe, Spain was at war with France.
Where did France fight the peninsular war?
Spain and Portugal. It fought Britain, Spain and Portugal.
What did toussaint louverture fight against?
Well Toussaint Louverture fought against many people. He fought against king george he fought against Napoleon bonaparte and spain
How many coutries did fight against France in the french revolution?
french people vs. french government
Who helped fight against Russia in the Crimean War?
The British and the French assisted the Ottomans in their fight against Russia in the Crimean War.
Who did France fight against in world war 2?
France fought the Germans with the English.
What countrie did Mexico fight for its independence?
It fought against Spain for its independence.
Who did Henry VIII fight against?
At different times he fought against several different countries. He fought the Scots in 1515 (which killed his brother in law.) He also fought against the French and Spanish over a long period of time. Even though there were various peace treaties between Henry, Charles I of Spain, and Francois I of France the three battled for many years over parts of France and Spain.
