Study guide: Goya and the Spanish Invasion

📋 Course Outline

1. French invasion of Spain and Goya May 2–3

📖 1. French invasion of Spain and Goya May 2–3

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• French invasion of Spain: A military campaign in Spain led by French forces during the Napoleonic period.
• Goya May 2–3: A Goya painting series depicting events tied to the violence occurring on May 2 and May 3.

📝 Essential Points

• The source links the French invasion of Spain to Goya’s depiction of events on May 2 and May 3.
• The relevant dates are May 2 and May 3, as stated in the source.
• The topic centers on the connection between the invasion and Goya’s May 2–3 tableau.

💡 Memory Hook

May 2–3 = Goya’s “two-day” snapshot of the invasion’s violence.

⚠️ Common Pitfalls & Confusions

1. Confusing the invasion’s general period with the specific May 2–3 dates highlighted by Goya.

✅ Exam Checklist

1. Identify the topic as the French invasion of Spain and the specific Goya tableau tied to May 2–3.
2. Recall the two exact dates (May 2 and May 3) associated with Goya in this topic.