Napoleonic occupation Spain American colonies independence sovereignty

Napoleon’s occupation of Spain helped spark independence

Napoleon’s occupation of mainland Spain helped set off independence movements in Spain’s American colonies. Colonial elites resented the privileges given to officials born in Spain and used the disruption to demand that sovereignty return to the people.

Socratic questioning often ends without a final answer

In Plato's dialogues, Socrates tests a person's definition by asking questions until contradictions appear. The discussion often ends without a settled answer, with participants recognizing how little they know.

Dutch young men grew taller on average

About 5′4″ → About 6′

In the Netherlands, the average height of young men rose from about 5 feet 4 inches in the 1850s to around 6 feet by the early 2000s, over roughly a century and a half.

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Napoleonic occupation Spain American colonies independence sovereignty

Napoleon’s occupation of Spain helped spark independence

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