Which 1808 uprising in Aranjuez led to the downfall of minister Manuel Godoy and the abdication of Charles IV?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mutiny of Aranjuez
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Tumult of Aranjuez ( Spanish: Motín de Aranjuez ), also known as the Mutiny of Aranjuez, was an uprising against Prime Minister Manuel Godoy and Charles IV of Spain that took place in the town of Aranjuez on 17–19 March 1808. ... Celebrated annually in the first week of September, the event led to the fall of Godoy and abdication of Charles IV and the subsequent accession of Ferdinand VII. Answer: Mutiny of Aranjuez. Why not the others: Pronunciamiento of Riego, Revolt of the Comuneros, and Esquilache Riots were other historic Spanish uprisings occurring in 1820, 1520, and 1766 respectively.
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