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Spanish Civil War:What Were the Causes of the Spanish Civil War
By: Omar MouradAbdel Karim Konsowa
1900’s
Growing discontent within working, middle, and upper class of the monarchy.
Spanish Colonies in North and South America and Far Eastern Asia lost after Spanish-American Wars at the end of 19th century
Spain was facing major economic problems
1900’s cont.
Alfonso XIII blamed for Spanish defeat in Moroccan War 1921
Rapid increase in education.
1923-1930
Miguel Primo de Rivera’s military dictatorship Tried to establish economic and social
reform Attempted to decrease unemployment Lost Army’s support in 1930
1930-1933
General Elections in 1931 were won by Republicans, ousted the King peacefully.
Republicans instilled reforms to help liberate Spain
1932: Failed Military coup led by Jose Sanjurjo
1933: the Spanish elections resulted in a victory for right-wing CEDA party
1933-1936
January 1933- 25 people were killed by government troops who were attempting to catch some anarchists near Cadiz.
Azana resigned as prime minister and elections were called for November 1933.
Popular Front hence was formed
1933-1936 cont.
In a last minute attempt to avoid serious trouble, a general election was called for February 1936.
In this election, the Popular Front won and Azana, became president.
Summer of 1936
July 13 1936; the decisive gunshot went off
July 17 revolt starts in Spanish Morocco
The republicans were representing the workers and the middle class
The nationalists were representing the army and were more conservative
General Elections
1931 Republicans won. 1933 Nationalists won (CEDA). November 1933 Nationalists won. February 1936 Popular Front won
(republicans.)