Royal Statute

The Royal Statute of 1834 was a conservative constitution in Spain, established during the regency of María Cristina. It represented an alliance between the upper-middle class liberals and the crown, aiming to secure Isabella II's throne against the Carlists. This statute introduced a limited franchise based on property ownership and granted significant powers to the crown, particularly in ministerial appointments. However, it could not halt the inherent liberal progression within the political landscape, leading to the adoption of more radical constitutions later. The sale of church lands to finance the war was a significant outcome of this period, altering Spain's social structure by transferring land to wealthy landowners and peasants.1