Complex sentence: Though the rebellion seemed popular and was inspired by sources outside the military, it has been in effect a "coup d'état" by the Royal Guard.It challenged by this call to arms, Godoy and his royal patrons found they had few defenders.
Split into simpler sentences: Though the rebellion seemed popular and was inspired by sources outside the military, it was in effect a "coup d'état" by the Royal Guard. Challenged by this call to arms, Godoy and his royal patrons found they had few defenders.