The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1933)
I. The Dawn of the Republic (1931)
Following the configuration of the new regime, the provisional government, agreed upon in the San Sebastián Pact, called for constituent elections on June 28th. Some members of the government initiated reforms through provisional decrees, known as Decretos Urgentes. One particularly controversial decree, affecting farmworkers, mandated:
- Matching minimum wage for agricultural workers to industrial workers
- An 8 am workday start
- Law municipalities
- Forced Labor Act
Republican
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Franco’s Regime: A Historical Overview
Establishment of the New State
The Franco regime marked a significant turning point in Spanish history. It centralized power under General Franco, persecuting opposition and implementing an autarkic economic policy. The dictatorship adapted to international events over four decades, aligning with fascism during World War II, maintaining neutrality later, and gaining recognition and support during the Cold War. Economic prosperity in the 1960s coincided with
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The New Soviet State: Civil War and Economic Crisis
The nascent Soviet state faced immense challenges following the World War and the Russian Revolution. The devastating effects of war communism exacerbated the economic and human cost for the new communist regime. This dire internal situation was compounded by a disappointing international context for the Bolsheviks. Lenin and his followers had believed that the Russian Revolution would only succeed if it spread to more developed countries in Europe.
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Dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (1923-1930)
Primo de Rivera, a military figure, lacked a clear fascist ideology but stemmed from regenerationism. His dictatorship presented itself as a transitional phase, intended to last only three years, but ultimately extended to seven. Two governments presided over this period: the Military Directory and the Civilian Directory. Opposition arose from the urban middle classes, students, and intellectuals, as well as peripheral nationalist movements in Galicia,
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The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1933)
The Provisional Government (April-June 1931)
Following the abdication of King Alfonso XIII, a provisional government headed by Niceto Alcalá-Zamora was formed. This government called for elections on June 28th and enacted decrees focusing on labor, education, the military, and church relations.
Key Reforms of the Provisional Government
Labor
- 8-hour workday
- Priority hiring for local workers
- Landowners required to provide work or compensation
Education
- Creation of
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The Foreign Policy of Philip II (1556-1598)
Conflict with France (1556-1559)
Between 1556 and 1559, Philip II waged war against Pope Paul IV and Henry II of France, driven by the desire to maintain Spanish hegemony in Italy. The Pope, allied with France, aimed to expel the Spanish. Military operations unfolded in Italy and along the French border. The papal army invaded Naples, while the Duke of Alba invaded the Papal States, reaching Rome’s gates. A peace treaty was signed, and the war concluded
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Early 20th Century Spanish History
Key Events and Concepts
Anarchist Terrorism
Many victims around the turn of the 20th century were claimed by anarchist attacks. Tsar Alexander II and Humberto I were killed, while Kaiser Wilhelm II and other European leaders suffered attempts. Maura escaped an attack in Barcelona.
Assassinations
The murder of a head of state or ruler.
Settlement in the Canary Islands
An archipelago of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean, settled from 900 AD. Discovered by Spain under Salazar
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1. Introduction
The Second Spanish Republic faced significant challenges from its inception. Left-leaning reforms created an environment of instability, fueling opposition from powerful sectors like the Church, army, landowners, and employers. These groups, negatively impacted by the reforms, gradually reorganized the right-wing monarchy, while more extreme factions formed authoritarian organizations. The right-wing monarchists, conspiring with the army (Sanjurjo), launched an uprising in 1932.
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