Spain’s Tumultuous Early 20th Century: Political and Social Upheaval
Spain’s Tumultuous Early 20th Century
During this period, a new generation of politicians and social movements stormed Spanish life, giving rise to increased social and political conflicts. The colonial problem in Morocco and the impact of the Great War exacerbated the conflicts that erupted in the revolutionary events of 1917.
Maura’s Reforms and Setbacks
Alfonso XIII aligned with Antonio Maura of the Conservative Party, while José Canalejas of the Liberal Party, influenced by regenerationism, provided
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The English Parliament
England became the first country where the rigid social and political system of the former regime entered into crisis. This crisis developed during a revolution that faced, for over forty years, the supporters of absolute monarchy and supporters of real power limited by the representative of the kingdom or parliament. The civil war between them revealed the desire of the bourgeoisie to participate in political affairs.
The most important consequences of the agreement were:
- The
World Political Map: USSR, Yugoslavia, and State Types
The World Political Map
The world political map: The geographical expression of the interstate system.
Features: Provides a snapshot of the States at any given time because the world is in constant change.
Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR)
This consisted of 15 republics: Russia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Features:
- Socialist State: The state owns and controls
The Rise and Consolidation of Nazi Power in Germany
The repression of leftist forces, the alignment of powerful socialist unions with the Nazi government, and the subsequent seizure of goods and imprisonment of leaders (as was the case with the Communist Party and the SPD) diminished the chance of change. On March 23, Hitler approved the Enabling Act, which did not require parliamentary ratification of any law emanating from the Foreign Ministry. The KPD (Communist Party of Germany), the SPD, and other parties were outlawed, leaving only National
Read MoreUnveiling America: Conquest, Colonization, and Impact on Spain
The Discovery of America
In 1492, three ships under the command of Castilian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered a new continent: America. Castile needed a new route for spices due to the closure of ports in the Middle East by the Turks. They also sought gold and spices, driven by a love of adventure, knowledge, proficiency, and world evangelization.
These voyages began with the Capitulations of Santa Fe. On October 12, they arrived in San Salvador Guanahani. Columbus later made three trips to
Read MoreThe Jacobin Convention and the Rise of Napoleon
The Jacobin Convention
In June 1793, the Jacobins arrested key Girondin political leaders. That same year, they enacted a new social constitution based on democracy, popular sovereignty, and universal direct suffrage to ensure equality. The executive power was placed in the hands of a Committee of Public Safety, which concentrated all power under Robespierre.
To address external threats to the Republic, they organized an army, decreed mass conscription, and initiated the Reign of Terror. The Committee
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