Spain’s Second Republic (1931-1936): Causes, Reforms & Constitution
The Second Republic (1931-1936)
Causes and Provisional Government (1931)
Meaning of the Scheme
The Second Republic marks a crucial stage in Spain’s contemporary history. It represented an ambitious attempt at political and social modernization. However, the resulting tensions and conflicts ultimately led to the Spanish Civil War.
This period was complicated by international circumstances, including the Great Depression, which began in America in 1929 and had widespread economic repercussions.
The Provisional
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Key Terms of the Spanish Civil War
Requeté: Carlist fighting unit during the nineteenth-century Carlist wars fought in the Basque Country (VN). In the twentieth century, the name was given to armed groups during the Carlist monarchy of Alfonso and the Second Republic. They were preparing militarily, organized in thirds, and took part in the civil war with General Franco.
Social Democracy: Supporters of social democracy, a branch of the international socialist movement characterized by the renunciation
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The Conquest of Women’s Rights
Traditionally, the role of women throughout history has often been overlooked. Historically, women were often relegated to the care of the family home and lacked significant rights. In the eighteenth century, the ideas of the Enlightenment, especially the concepts of freedom and equality, began to shift the consciousness of women regarding their situation. Thus, in 1791, Olympe de Gouges wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen, claiming rights such
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Unit 3: The Industrial Revolution
How did the production of goods change?
The Driving Forces of Industrialization (Factors)
The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain in the mid-18th century due to:
- A political system in which the power of the monarchy had been limited and the bourgeoisie had a lot of influence.
- Population growth that had led to a rise in demand and an abundance of labor for the new factories.
- An abundance of coal, which became the main source of energy.
- An extensive transport
Spanish Civil War: Key Phases and Battles (1936-1939)
The coup was prepared long before. The murders of July 12th and 13th anticipated the uprising, which began on July 17th in Melilla and on July 18th, 1936, on the mainland, lasting until the 21st.
In March 1936, General Emilio Mola presented several drafts for an anti-Republican insurrection that was to be led by General Sanjurjo, who was exiled in Lisbon. The plan involved a declaration of war committed by officers and captains general.
The military coup was coordinated by General Mola from Pamplona,
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Primo de Rivera’s Dictatorship & Path to the Republic
This text provides a description of the salient features of Miguel Primo de Rivera’s dictatorship, the decline of the Bourbon monarchy under Alfonso XIII, and the proclamation of the Second Republic in Spain. Chronologically, we are primarily situated in the 1920s. For an optimal presentation of the content, we will establish three major interrelated thematic blocks:
The Advent of Dictatorship
This section presents the background to the arrival
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