Spain’s Democratic Sexenio (1868-1874): Revolution and Instability
The Democratic Sexenio (1868-1874) in Spain
Overview
This period represents the culmination of the liberal revolution that began in the early 19th century. It was left unfinished due to the identification of Isabel II’s system with conservative sectors of liberalism. This resulted in an oligarchy controlling the country, hindering economic and state modernization.
The era also saw a rise in political consciousness among the masses. Citizens demanded the extension of political rights, echoing the democratic
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Spain’s Democratic Sexenio (1868-1874)
The Revolution of 1868 and the Provisional Government
The Revolution of 1868, uniting opposition forces against Isabella II, ousted the Bourbons and paved the way for a new political system rooted in democratic liberalism. Opposition to Isabella II, fueled by economic crisis and a desire for deeper liberal reforms, culminated in the 1866 Pact of Ostende. This pact saw progressive Democrats, Republicans, and Unionists align against the Queen and her moderate
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Spain’s Political and Economic Trajectory
The PSOE and Governance (1993-1996)
In the 1993 general elections, the PSOE secured its fourth victory, but required consensus with other political forces. Governance was facilitated by support from nationalist Jordi Pujol. The PSOE lost the 1996 general elections—their first defeat since 1982. However, the Popular Party’s victory was narrow, and its leader, José María Aznar, faced significant challenges.
The Aznar Government and Economic Recovery (1996-
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The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), also known as the Mexican War, stemmed from the US annexation of Texas in 1845 and a border dispute between the Nueces River (Mexico’s claim) and the Rio Grande (US claim). The war resulted in the US acquiring over 500,000 square miles of Mexican territory, extending from the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean.
Key Questions about the War
What were the primary causes of the Mexican-American War?
How did Manifest Destiny influence the war?
Was there opposition to the
The Triple Crisis of 1917 in Spain: Political, Military, and Social Upheaval
The Triple Crisis of 1917
The political tension reached a climax, as the constitutional reform of Spain was imminent restoration in many areas as increasing the strength of Catalan political republicanosocialista or coalition, but political tension grew even more time a protest organized by the army and the mobilization of the revolutionary movement. The revolutionary political change and the pressure led to what is known as the crisis of the restoration, from 1917 it was impossible to keep the
Restoration of the Spanish Monarchy (1874-1902): Alfonso XII & Regency
Restoration of the Spanish Monarchy (1874-1902)
Restoration of the Monarchy
Following six years of political instability after the First Spanish Republic (1873-1874), a sense of lawlessness emerged, threatening the existing social order. This led to the dictatorship of Serrano in 1874. The army, the Church, and the upper classes sought a solution, culminating in the restoration of the monarchy under Alfonso XII, son of Isabel II, spearheaded by Antonio Cánovas del Castillo. Cánovas, the architect
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