Francoist Spain: International Relations, Politics, and Economy
International Relations and Evolution of the Franco Regime
The Two World Wars and the Hegemony of National-Catholicism
Franco initially showed his support for the Axis powers. However, Spain was not in a material condition to be involved in a war, so Franco declared Spain’s neutrality. In domestic politics, the Traditionalist Spanish Falange de las JONS had a dominant role in the new National-State. Ramón Serrano Suñer, Franco’s brother-in-law, played a prominent role in this endeavor and in relations
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Second Republic:
Over the years 931-1936 Spanish state as the Second Republic is the most thorough attempt to democratic change in its history. Right reaction to these changes taking Spain to the Civil War following the collapse of the uprising of July 18, 1936.
When leaving the country Alfonso XIII’s new government is composed of some Republicans and Socialists, with some changes, (dropouts, M. Maura, Alcalá Zamora and A. Lerroux), will remain in power until 1933. The new interim government and
The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936): A Tumultuous Period
The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936)
ITEM 9: THE REPUBLIC II (1931-1936)
A) INTRODUCTION:
April 14, 1931, marked the birth of the Second Spanish Republic. The new system was met with widespread enthusiasm and high hopes. It presented an opportunity to democratize the political landscape, modernize the country, and initiate significant socioeconomic reforms. However, this period was also characterized by political instability and social unrest due to several factors:
- The challenging international
The Crisis of the Restoration System in Spain
The Crisis of the Restoration System
In 1902, Alfonso XIII ascended to the throne at the young age of 16. During his reign, the Cánovas system, characterized by the rotation of parties and the Constitution of 1876, was maintained. However, the political system began to exhibit signs of fragility and experienced accelerated deterioration over the years. Evidence of this included the failure of political stability, Alfonso’s unfortunate management as head of state, and the persistence of patronage
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Welfare State
The type of social pact that established a more equitable sharing of benefits and wealth among the population in order to avoid the social unrest that led European countries to the Second World War.
Consumer Society
A society which corresponds to an advanced stage of capitalist industrial development and is characterized by mass consumption of goods and services made available through mass production. Linked to the concepts of market economy and capitalism.
Social Benefits
Legal benefits
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The Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814)
Gerra of Independence Text 1
Nature of the Text
Historical narrative, primary source.
Date and Circumstances
The exact date is unknown, but the text refers to events in Spain in 1808. Following the abdication of Charles IV and Ferdinand VII, Napoleon’s army occupied the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish people rose up in resistance, starting the War of Independence.
Analysis
The text assesses the governing Boards that emerged in Spain during the early years of
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