Mask of Ferdinand
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This was a term given to the
movements in Latin America
allegedly loyal to the deposed
Bourbon king of Spain.
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They were Creole movements for
independence.
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In Spain the French deposed the king in favor of
Napoleon's brother, but then had to face a
prolonged civil war.
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Latin American Creoles declared loyalty to the
Spanish ruler, but began to rule the colonies
themselves.