Cadiz Cortes and the Spanish Constitution of 1812
The Cadiz Cortes and the Constitution of 1812
The Junta Central, which had assumed power in Spain during the French occupation until Ferdinand VII returned, moved to Cadiz in 1810. The Board was disbanded soon after, but not before agreeing to call for a court to decide the political model once Spain had won the War of Independence.
The Cadiz Court: A Heterogeneous Assembly
The Cadiz Court began its work in September 1810. It was unicameral, and its composition was heterogeneous. The deputy election
Read MoreKey Terms of Spanish History: Franco Regime & Transition
This document defines key terms related to the Franco regime in Spain and the subsequent transition to democracy.
Political and Social Terms
Front: Area facing the army in a battle or war.
Spanish Falange: Political organization advocating a unitary and authoritarian government as well as social justice without condemning the class struggle.
Anarchism: Doctrine and political and social movement that rejects any form of political or religious authority.
Trade Unionism: Theory and method of professional
Read MoreAnalyzing Espido Freire’s Commentary on the March 11 Attacks
Critical commentary on the daily press, within the known genera of opinion, usually written as “columns,” regular or occasional loose articles, by writers, thinkers, and intellectuals. This is the case with the novelist Espido Freire, one of the most important figures in current narrative, who here expresses her thoughts on the events of March 11, just days after they had occurred.
This article presents the typical structure of argumentative texts:
- Introduction: The pain for the victims of the attacks
Spanish Civil War: The Popular Front and Military Revolt
The Popular Front (February 1936)
In late 1935, talks began between the left and Republicans to forge an electoral alliance. This alliance was reflected in the Popular Front of January 1936: an alliance of left Republicans with the PSOE and the PCE. The CNT stayed away but without recommending abstention in the elections of February 1936.
The election was held with great verbal violence but without major incident. The Popular Front won by getting a sufficient majority to govern with the program to
Read MoreAnglo-Saxon Era: Culture, History, and Norman Conquest
The Anglo-Saxon Era: A Historical Overview
Generalizing about the Dark Ages is challenging due to its length, but here’s an attempt. The Anglo-Saxons, upon arriving in Britain, were pagans. They worshipped nature gods and revered springs, wells, rocks, and trees. Religion served as a means to ensure material success rather than spiritual revelation. Prayers were offered to specific goddesses for successful harvests or victory in battle.
The End of Anglo-Saxon Rule
Anglo-Saxon rule ended in 1066, shortly
Read MoreFranco’s Spain: Transition, Politics, and Economic Shift (1951-1957)
The Transition Phase (1951-1957)
At the beginning of this stage, the system was failing. Autarky and the serious economic situation led to social protests. Spain remained isolated and suffered a boycott by European powers. However, the Cold War changed the situation. The U.S. began a gradual approach towards the Franco regime, which saved it. The start of US relations resulted in economic liberalization, improving the economic situation and reducing social protests. This strengthened and consolidated
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