Question

After Napoleon seized control of Spain and held its king captive, juntas formed both in Spain and in Latin America. What were juntas?

a) local governments claiming loyalty to king ferdinand vii, and independence from french control
b) newly elected office holders in the latin american territories, put in place by napoleon
c) local armies that joined with napoleon bonaparte's forces in spreading enlightenment ideas
d) representatives of pope pious vi, who sent them to inspire revolution in latin america

Answer 1

A - Local governments claiming loyalty to King Ferdinand VII, and independence from French control; (took the test)

Step-by-step explanation:

The juntas were formed after Napoleon captured the Spanish king and took control of Spain. These juntas pledged their allegiance to King Ferdinand VII of Spain and resisted French control.

Answer 2

Answer: local governments claiming loyalty to King Ferdinand VII, and independence from French control