Decolonization Models, Post-War Economy, and US Situation
Decolonization Models and the Cold War
Decolonization occurred within the framework of the Cold War, constrained by alignment with one bloc or another. The 1955 Bandung Conference led to the rise of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Models of Decolonization
Smith identifies several decolonization models:
- Elite Not Dependent on Metropolis: Where the elite ruled directly, as in Algeria, the nationalist movement was compact and homogeneous, leading to a bloody decolonization due to long-term property ownership.
World War II Origins: Fascism, Crisis, and Expansion
Source and Cause of the War
The 1930s were a period of instability. Two major factors contributed to the origins of World War II: the expansionism of fascist dictatorships and the economic crises of the 1930s. The economic crisis created a climate conducive to the exacerbation of nationalism and totalitarian solutions. A number of events ended the brief period of international cooperation inaugurated by the Locarno Pact and the Kellogg-Briand Pact. With Hitler in power in Germany, it soon became
Read MoreThe Role of International Participation in the Spanish Civil War
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Read MoreKey Events in 20th Century Spain and World War II
Spain: A Tumultuous Period (1909-1939)
- 1909: Tragic Week in Canalejas
- 1912: Murder
- 1902: Age of Majority, Power Consolidation
- 1913: Alfonso XIII
- 1917: General Strike
- 1921: Annual Disaster
- 1923: Coup d’état, Primo de Rivera
- 1925: Landing at Alhucemas
- 1931: Proclamation of the Second Republic
- 1932: Agrarian Reform, Revolts
- 1934: Asturias and Catalonia Uprising
- 1936: Election Triumph of the Popular Front
- July 17/18, 1936: Coup d’état
- 1938: Battle of the Ebro
- April 1, 1939: End of the Spanish Civil War
- 1932: High
American Independence and the French Revolutionary Era
US Independence: Causes and Establishment
Reasons for Independence
- Many English colonists who settled in the Thirteen Colonies spread Enlightenment ideas, such as political representation and separation of powers.
- Conflict arose when Britain established new taxes that the colonists refused to pay.
- Tensions escalated, leading to the outbreak of war (following events like the Boston Tea Party in 1773).
Key Events and Outcomes
- On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies was
Franco Spain: Economy, Society & Politics (1939-1959)
The First Franco Period (1939-1959)
Economic Developments: Autarky (1939-1951)
Definition and Causes
The Franco regime adopted an economic policy of autarky due to:
- Huge material losses and depletion of human capital from the Civil War.
- International isolation and barriers to external sourcing for the Spanish economy.
- Protectionist economic nationalism as the official ideology.
Negative Economic Consequences
Agriculture
Agriculture entered a deep crisis. State interventionism and protectionism prevailed,
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