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What were the labour unions protesting against in the general strike of 1917?A) poverty & harsh working conditions B) high taxes C) voting rights
They were protesting against the poverty and harsh working conditions experienced by the working class.
Who was defeated in the Disaster of Annual in 1921? A) Morocan rebels B) the Spanish army C) the French army
B) the Spanish army
In 1923, General Miguel Primo de Rivera led a coup . What type of government did he create ? A ) consitutional monarchy B) military dictatorship C) absolute monarchy
b) military dictatorship
In 1902 who was proclaimed king ? A) Alfonson XII B) Miguel Primo de Rivera C) Franciso Franco
A) Alfonson XII
What type of government did Spain have between 1902 and 1923 while under Alfonso XII? A) Parliamentary Monarchy B) Military Dictatorship C)Democracy
A) Parliamentary Monarchy
General Miguel Primo de Rivera assumed power in 1923. How long did he hold power ? A ) 10 years B) 18 years C) 7 years D) 1 year
C) 7 years... From 1923-1930
When was the Second Spanish Republic created? A) 14th April 1931 B) 2nd October 1940 C) 5 May 1925
A) 14th April 1931
What does universal suffrage mean ? (Hint you can use your key words)
every citizen is given the right to vote
What does seperation of church and state mean ? page 86
Catholicism was no longer the official religion of Spain
What 3 reforms were created in the first years of the Republic?A) Land Reform, Education Reform, Labour Reform B) Health Reform, Police Reform, Education Reform C)Farming Reform, Religious Reform ,Education Reform
A) Land Reform, Education Reform, Labour Reform
What type of government existed under the Second Spanish Republic ? A) Constitutional Monarchy B) Democracy C) Dictatorship
B) Democracy
What event started the Spanish Civil War?
General Francisco Franco led a military coup against the government of the Republic
What two areas was Spain divided into during the Spanish Civil War?
The Republic Area and The Nationalist Area
Were the Republican area or the Nationalist area in favour of the coup?
Nationalist Area
How long did it take for Franco´s troops to occupy all of Spain? A) Almost 1 year B) Almost 3 years C) Almost 9 years
B) Almost 3 years
How long was the Spanish Civil War ? A) 6 months B) 3 years C) 7 years
B) 3 years
