Democratic Board Manifesto: Key Points for Spanish Transition

Democratic Board Manifesto: Analysis

Democratic Board. Words: Provisional Government, liberty, rights and duties, blanket amnesty, without exclusion, freedom of association, right to strike, freedom of the press, judicial independence and unity, external defense, the unity of the Spanish State; separation of Church and State, referendum; integration of Spain within the European Community, recognition of the principle of international peaceful coexistence. Comment: The text “Manifesto of the Democratic

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Spanish War of Independence and the 1812 Constitution

The War of Independence (1808-1814)

With the start of the French Revolution, Charles IV, outside of government ministers (Floridablanca, Jovellanos…), froze the reforms of Charles III. The death of Louis XVI led Charles IV to declare war on France with the European absolute monarchies. The war against France ended in 1795 with the Peace of Basel after the defeat of Spanish troops.

The Riot of Aranjuez

In 1792, Charles IV entrusted the military to Manuel Godoy, prime minister and trusted friend of

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American and French Revolutions: Causes and Key Events

The Wealth of Nations and Colonial Independence

  • “Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations” suggests the economy should be managed privately, regulated by supply and demand.

The Thirteen Colonies

  • The 13 colonies were founded by the English on North America’s Atlantic coast up to the Appalachian Mountains in the 16th century.
  • The colonies were independent of each other, linked only by their allegiance to England.
  • The first inhabitants were Puritans.
  • Some settlers were individuals who
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Alfonso XIII’s Reign: Challenges and Reform Attempts

The Reign of Alfonso XIII: A Historical Overview

The reign of Alfonso XIII was marked by significant challenges. His governments struggled to find solutions, and their projects often sparked controversy and opposition, leading to frequent cabinet changes.

Main Problems During Alfonso XIII’s Reign

There were four main issues:

  • The Constitutional Question

    The 1876 Constitution needed reform to reflect Spain’s new social and political reality. This included removing outdated practices like patronage and

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Spanish Civil War: Factions, International Involvement, and Aftermath

Political Developments in the Spanish Civil War

The Republican side was supported by city dwellers, landless peasants, the proletariat, the bourgeoisie in general, and militants of left and centrist parties. Meanwhile, the Nationalist faction was formed by militants of the Falange (whose leader, José Antonio Primo de Rivera, was shot in Alicante in 1936), Carlist *cedistas*, part of the PNV, part of the Regionalist League, soldiers, farmers, and bankers.

Life on the Republican side became increasingly

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1808 Crisis: War, Revolution, and Spanish Independence

The Crisis of 1808: Revolutionary War and Liberal Beginnings

The eighteenth-century reforms, not carried out due to opposition from the privileged classes, caused popular discontent. The enlightened minority, which was reformist, was divided into conservative monarchists and a few undecided individuals. Economic crises also fueled social conflicts.

In 1788, Charles IV ascended to the throne, and in 1789, the French Revolution broke out. To isolate Spain from France, King Charles IV appointed Floridablanca

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