Franco’s Spain: Foreign Policy, Economy, and Social Shifts
During these years, Franco’s foreign policy involved a friendship with the Axis powers. Spain remained neutral in World War II due to the disastrous state of the country after the Civil War. Spain initially wanted to enter the war and signed a secret agreement, agreeing to enter the war at no definite date in return for territorial compensation in Northern Africa. Although Spain did not officially enter World War II, it sent the Blue Division against the Soviets.
The shift in alliances during the
Read MoreAztec Public Finance: Taxes, Control, and Accountability
Pre-Hispanic Background
The understanding of our system of control and accountability in our public services today has its roots in our ancestors. History reveals the value of our objectives in terms of control and services.
The importance of our rights and our ancestors, although seemingly disconnected from our present, is closely linked to what is now the law.
While our laws now may not directly reflect those guiding our ancestors, the right to build a social phenomenon is an outcome of the complex
Read MoreKey Events in Spanish History: Monarchy to Democracy
Primo de Rivera’s Coup
Amid political exhaustion and Moroccan struggles during Alfonso XIII’s monarchy, Captain General Miguel Primo de Rivera launched a coup in September. Supported by the King, Primo dissolved Parliament, ending constitutional life and ruling as dictator for over six years.
Second Republic
Following the April 12th municipal elections, which saw Republican-Socialist victories in cities, the Second Republic was proclaimed on April 14th. Despite the monarchy winning rural areas, King
Read MoreAmerican and French Revolutions: A Comparative Study
1. The American Revolution
The American Revolution, the first revolution where liberalism was implemented, led to the birth of the United States.
Origins of the Conflict
- The American Revolution was a conflict between the settlers of New England and Great Britain, culminating in the independence of the former.
- The settlers developed their own economic system and began to see the metropolis as an obstacle to their development.
- The colonies were governed by the Colonial Pact, which granted autonomy to the
Regency of Maria Cristina & The Spanish Constitution of 1837
The Regency and the Constitution of 1837
In 1830, Princess Isabella was born. King Ferdinand VII decided to abolish the Salic Law by signing the Pragmatic Sanction, allowing his daughter to reign. Upon his death in 1833, his brother, Carlos, did not accept Ferdinand’s will and declared war on his niece, Isabella. Since Isabella was underage, the Regent Maria Cristina of Naples allied with the Liberals to defend her daughter’s throne.
Administrative Reforms During the Regency
Regent Maria Cristina initially
Read MoreSpain’s 1917-1923 Crisis: Military, Politics, Society
The Military, Social, and Political Crisis in Spain (1917-1923)
The Military Crisis and Social Policy: The rise of social conflict and the deterioration of Spanish political life since 1913 led to a military crisis and impacted social policy.
The Military Crisis: The Boards of Defense
The army, seeking to maintain the monarchy, intervened in political unrest stemming from the internal defeat of 1898. The causes of this crisis were diverse:
- Governmental instability.
- A new law established war merit, benefiting