The Second Spanish Republic: A History of Reform and Conflict (1931-1936)
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The Second Spanish Republic: 1933-1936
The Second Spanish Republic (1933-1936)
The Radical-CEDA Biennium (1933-1934)
The period of 1933-1934, marked by social reforms and political polarization, witnessed significant resistance from sectors like the Church, Army, landowners, and employers, who united to defend their interests. The Spanish Confederation of Autonomous Right-Wing Groups (CEDA), led by José María Gil-Robles, emerged as a powerful force, encompassing all democratic right-wing parties. Gil-Robles criticized the Republic’s
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The Political Consequences of the Economic Crisis
The economic crisis exacerbated social discontent and tension, leading workers and the middle class to vote for extremist options. Both the Communist Party and the National Socialist Party saw immense increases in their vote counts.
Hitler’s Rise to Power
In 1932, elections were held for both Parliament and the Presidency. The Communists and Nazis emerged as the strongest forces in the parliamentary elections. President Hindenburg, pressured by businessmen
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The Democratic Sexenio (1868-1874)
Revolution of 1868
The Revolution of 1868, also known as “La Gloriosa,” began with the signing of the Ostend Pact in 1866. This pact united diverse political factions against Queen Isabella II, including Unionists (many military, led by Serrano), Progressives (led by Prim), and Democrats (led by Topete). The revolution triumphed on September 19, 1868, with the pronunciamiento in Cadiz, due to weak resistance from the government and the subsequent exile of Isabella
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The Changing World Order
The dawn of the 20th century witnessed a dramatic shift in global power dynamics. Beyond the rise of Germany’s Weltpolitik, two key transformations reshaped the international landscape. First, the emergence of the United States and Japan as major powers signaled a move from a European-centric world order to a truly global one. The Spanish-American War of 1898 and the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 exemplify this shift. Second, the Second Industrial Revolution’s technological
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The Spanish Civil War: An International Conflict
The Spanish Civil War was not merely a domestic affair; it held international significance, foreshadowing the global conflict between democracy and fascism that would become World War II. While some nations viewed it as a secondary conflict, others actively intervened, providing support to both sides.
Foreign Involvement
The Nationalist faction, led by General Franco, received support from Germany and Italy. Germany’s Condor Legion, notorious for the
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