USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Spain was an ally of Napoleon’s First French Empire; however, defeat in the naval Battle of Trafalgar in October 1805, which had decimated Spain’s navy, had removed the reason for alliance with France.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1807 Spain’s problems were compounded when Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops entered the Iberian Peninsula. Initially Spain was an ally of France and Napoleon sought co-operation from Spain for his invasion of Portugal. The Spanish monarchy co-operated because it hoped to secure Southern Portugal for itself.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Treaty of Aranjuez was a mutual military alliance treaty between France and Spain, officially signed on April 12, 1779. It provided Spanish military support for France during the American War for Independence in return for French support for the Spanish repossession of Gibraltar, Minorca, and East and West Florida.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like other European countries, Spain was vying for a global empire. Having allied with France in the Seven Years’ (French and Indian) War, Spain lost control of Florida but gained Louisiana in the peace settlement of 1763.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spain joined the French and Indian War in 1762. This was late in the game, as the war ended in 1763, and it had started in 1754. Spain joined primarily out of a desire to support France against their mutual enemy, Great Britain.