Key Figures of the Spanish Second Republic and Civil War
Early 20th Century Figures
- Verdaguer, Aribau, Guimerá: Participated in the Floral Games, a literary contest that revived medieval Catalan culture.
- Torras i Bages: Bishop of Vic, who influenced the shift towards Catalan nationalism in the late 19th century.
- Cánovas del Castillo: After the 1874 proclamation of Alfonso XII as king, he designed the system of the Restoration.
- Valentí Almirall: Wrote the Memorial of Grievances, initiating the Catalanist political movement.
- Prat de la Riba: Led the Regionalist
The Reign of Ferdinand VII: Absolutism and Liberalism in Spain (1814-1833)
1. The Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814)
1.1. The Events of Bayonne
The situation in Spain in March 1808 was unprecedented. Fernando VII was titled King after the Aranjuez riot, which deposed his father, Carlos IV. Napoleon, whose forces had entered the Peninsula thanks to the Treaty of Fontainebleau to attack Portugal, became the arbiter of the dispute. Attracted to Bayonne, Carlos IV and Fernando relinquished to Napoleon the right to dispose of the crown, which he gave to his brother, Joseph
Read MoreMadrid Wins Third Straight Spanish Under-15 Futsal Championship
Madrid Wins Third Straight Spanish Under-15 Futsal Championship
Madrid 11 – Castilla-La Mancha 5 (Final)
Final
Madrid champions of Spain! Third straight title for Madrid in the category that shows the supremacy of our Community. Congratulations to the champions.
Second Half
40 seconds left: Madrid will validate his title of Champion of Spain deservedly.
38 seconds left: Alvaro launched the ten meters and Jorge Madrid cleared with the leg.
38 seconds left: Lack of Robert and ten meters Castilla-La Mancha.
Read MoreReligious Thought & Education in Children: A Guide
Religious Thought in the Educational Stage of Children
1. Elements that Influence a Child’s Religiosity
There are two elements to consider in “natural religiosity”:
- Children possess an innate capacity for religious understanding that will develop with significant contributions from their surrounding culture.
- The religious sentiment possesses a genetic predisposition, fully determined by the education that the individual receives.
Religious Thought as a Result of Family Influence
Family is the first socializing
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Greek Society in Crisis
During the 8th to the 7th centuries BC, Greek society underwent a period of crisis and transformation. As populations grew and cities emerged, traditional personal ties weakened, leading to the formation of new social classes and values. This transition culminated in the rise of the Greek polis as a novel political, economic, and social organization. The polis was characterized by:
- Rationalization: Life within the city was structured by stable laws.
- Abstraction: The polis organization
The Cathedral of Santa Ana: A Gothic Gem in Las Palmas
The Cathedral of Santa Ana
Inside the Cathedral of the Palms
Inside the Cathedral of the Palms, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Ana, has three longitudinal naves. The central nave is wider than the aisles and is lined with thirteen independent chapels. It has a Latin cross plan with a transept and a dome (cimborrio) crowning the crossing. At the end of the nave is the main chapel, which houses the altar and the choir. The choir features neoclassical forms, characteristic of the time when this
Read MoreMedieval Spain Glossary
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Fernando Catholic I
King of Aragon (1479-1516) and King of Castile (1474-1504), married Elizabeth I of Castile.
Flamboyant
A period in Gothic architecture characterized by slenderness, multiplied ornamental elements, and complex vaults.
Fifth Real
A tax on the extraction of precious metals, a portion of which was reserved for the Castilian crown.
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Gadir
The first Phoenician colony established in Spain.
Gil de Silo
Author of the tombs of the Charterhouse of Miraflores in Burgos.
Gothic
Architectural style
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The Reign of Elizabeth II
Governments and Challenges
Governments alternated between moderate and progressive ideologies across three distinct periods:
- Moderate Decade (1844-1856): Led by Espartero. This period saw a new disentailment with the Madoz Law and ministerial alternation between moderates and the Liberal Union.
The Elizabethan monarchy faced numerous challenges:
- Increasing intervention of the army
- Emergence of new political groups
- Carlist Civil War
- Public discontent against the electoral farce
Spanish History: From Napoleonic Wars to the Second Republic
War with France (1808-1814)
Charles IV of Spain opposed the ideas of the French Revolution and lost the Treaty of Fontainebleau. Ferdinand VII incited the Mutiny of Aranjuez, leading to his father’s abdication. Napoleon pressured the Spanish royal family to abdicate and installed his brother, Joseph Bonaparte, as king. On May 2, 1808, attacks on French soldiers began the Peninsular War. The Spanish people were divided into two factions: those who supported the French (afrancesados) and those who
Read MoreStrategic Marketing Analysis Guide: From PESTEL to Segmentation
Strategic Analysis
D. Image & Current Positioning
1. Desired Customer Image (Corporate Values)
What image do you want to create in the customer’s mind regarding your corporate values?
2. Market Positioning Based on Values
How is your company positioned in the market based on its values?
3. Positioning Map
A positioning map helps understand your current position to adapt your marketing strategy.
4. Steps to Create a Positioning Map
- Likert Scale: Focuses on agreement with statements (5 or 7 point scale)