Spain’s Democratic Transition: From Monarchy to Socialist Rule (1978-2008)
· The Democratic Spain: Monarchy of Juan Carlos I through their governments
The Government of UCD (1978-1982).
The first steps of democracy were threatened by terrorism and military coups. ETA intensified its activities with the objective of having the government accept the independence of Euskadi, completing its action through a political party, Herri Batasuna, backed by over 15% of the votes in the electoral contests. In that period, ETA terrorism, along with other groups like the Popular Front
The Democratic Spain: From Transition to Consolidation (1978-2008)
The Democratic Spain: Monarchy of Juan Carlos I Through Their Governments
The Government of UCD (1978-1982)
The first steps of democracy were threatened by terrorism and military coups. ETA intensified its activities with the objective that the government accepts the independence of Euskadi, completing its action through a political party, Herri Batasuna, backed by over 15% of the votes in the electoral contests. ETA terrorism was joined by other groups like the Popular Front and GRAPO. The aim of
Read More19th Century Revolutions and the Industrial Revolution in Europe
Borbons 18th century- Spain began with a succession problem->CarlosII died without heirs->end to the reign of the house of Austria->in his will Carls appointed Philip of Anjou as his successor->Felipe V->Bourbons established in Spain. War of Spanish Succession international war->Spn, Fra against Ger emperor, GB, United provinces, Savoy, Port->Also a Civil War->Castile(Anjou) against Aragón(Archduke Carlos). In Spain the war continued-1715->In Europe-death ger emperor-
Read MoreThe Birth of the Modern World (1870-1914): Imperialism, Industrialization, and Social Change
1. The Birth of the Modern World (1870-1914)
In this period between 1870 and 1914, the foundations of today’s world were established.
- Europe experienced a period of tense international relations due to rivalries between European countries, particularly Germany and France. This period is known as the “Armed Peace” (“Paz Armada”) and was a consequence of the Bismarckian system.
- Spain became a second-class power after it lost its remaining colonies in 1898. This period is known as “The Disaster of ‘
Revolutions and Transformations: From the American Revolution to the Bourbon Restoration
Revolutionary Processes
1. The Bourgeois Revolution and the End of the Old Regime
Beginning at the end of the 18th century, these revolutions were led by the bourgeoisie and were primarily political in nature.
2. Revolutionary Changes
These revolutions brought about significant changes:
- Political: They ended absolutism and established liberal political systems.
- Social: The stratified society gave way to a new class structure.
- Economic: The Industrial Revolution ended the dominance of traditional economic
The Second Spanish Republic: Reforms, Challenges, and the Road to Civil War
CONSTITUTION OF 31: The establishment of the Republic following the election results of April 12, is produced in a European framework characterized by democratic backsliding and the implica WallStreet crisis of 1929. In Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union was reaffirmed as a new form of organization of state and economy, apart from the capitalist economic crisis. The Second Spanish Republic seeks to establish a regiemn regeneracionalista, democratic, decentralized and secular inspiration and takes
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