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How did the juntas govern the colonies in Spanish colonization of the Americas?
In the Spanish colonization of the Americas assemblies called juntas were established to rule in the name of Ferdinand VII of Spain
What happened during napoleonic era in Europe?
During the Napoleonic Peninsular War in Europe between France and Spain, assemblies called juntas were established to rule in the name of Ferdinand VII of Spain.
How did Spain colonize the Americas?
In the Spanish colonization of the Americas, The Americas were invaded and incorporated into the Spanish Empire

Question: How did California become indpendent?
Self-contained rewrite: How did California become indpendent from Spanish colonization?