Spanish Second Republic Quiz

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What social reform introduced during the Second Republic allowed couples to legally end their marriages?

  • Civic conflicts
  • Divorce (correct)
  • Civil registry
  • Secular education

Which election in 1933 resulted in conservative forces winning and causing a halt to social reforms?

  • 1933 Elections (correct)
  • 1936 Elections
  • 1932 Elections
  • 1930 Elections

Which of the following reforms was NOT associated with the Second Republic?

  • Land reform
  • Divorce legislation
  • Women's suffrage
  • Military coup (correct)

What major political action did General Primo de Rivera take in 1923?

<p>He led a coup to establish a military dictatorship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key cultural reforms aimed at education during the Second Republic?

<p>Compulsory and free education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major political institution was dissolved during Primo de Rivera's dictatorship?

<p>The Cortes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the start of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936?

<p>Military coup by conservative sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for the dictatorship's collapse in 1930?

<p>The lack of public support. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event took place after Primo de Rivera's resignation in 1930?

<p>The failure of King Alfonso XIII to restore the parliamentary system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What political change occurred in Spain in 1931 following municipal elections?

<p>The proclamation of the Second Republic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Primo de Rivera Dictatorship

A military regime led by General Primo de Rivera that ruled Spain from 1923 to 1930.

The Cortes

The Spanish Parliament, dissolved by Primo de Rivera in 1923, hindering political participation.

The Moroccan War

This war, fought in Morocco, ended under Primo de Rivera's regime, although the dictatorship itself lacked broader support.

Positive Global Economic Conditions

The positive economic conditions following World War I, temporarily benefiting the dictatorship.

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Restoration of the Parliamentary System

The return to a multiparty political system in Spain after the dictatorship's collapse.

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Dictatorship

A political system where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group, often a military or a single person, and civil liberties are restricted.

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Second Republic Reforms

The Second Republic in Spain was a period of significant social, economic, and cultural reforms. Notable changes were seen in marriage laws, women's suffrage, and education.

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Coup d'état

A forceful seizure of power by a group, often led by military figures, that overthrows the existing government.

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Spanish Civil War

A period of civil war in Spain (1936-1939) that erupted following a military coup. It divided the country between those supporting the Republic and those supporting the Nationalist forces.

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Caciquismo

A political system in which power is held by a small group of elite individuals, often landowners or wealthy families, who control the local government and influence decisions.

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