April Revolution
| April Revolution | |
|---|---|
 The April 4 at Mevosa | |
| Historical context | |
| Date | April 8, 1808 |
| Place | Mevosa |
| Participants | Alphonse Matthada, Michael Towers, Manuel Del Paso, Francis Ghack, Nelson Thorley, Daniel Garçon, Jourdain Ilbert, Adam Crewe, Raymund Allard, Romuald De La Mesea |
| Causes |
British invasion Bayonne abdications |
| Outcome | |
| Previous government | Viceroyalty |
| Previous ruler | Esteban Cardenas Santander |
| Government resulting | National Assembly |
| Government resulting form | Government Junta |
The April Revolution was a week-long series of events that took place from April 1 to 8, 1808, in Mevosa, capital of the Vice-Royalty of The Yellow River controlled by Spain since 1535 and occupied by Great Britain in 1807. The result was the expulsion of both europeans empires and the establishment of a local government, the National Assembly on April 8. It was the first successful revolution in the Terra Nova and the trigger for the continental independence process.
The April Revolution was a direct reaction to Great Britain's invasion of Mevosa and Betham in september, 1807. Seeking new markets for his products, and access to the primary goods of Fluvique, the crown decided to take the low-defended colonies and secure the vital ports for his commerce. The Spanish authorities in Mevosa allowed the british troops to enter without fight and surrender the city, causing a major upset in the lower classes and caused the birth of many patriot movements across the country.
