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14 d’abril de 1931
On 14 April 1931, the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed and a provisional government made up of the winning Republican-socialist coalition took over. -
Happy times at the republican school
In 1931, there was a major reform to teacher training. The so-called Professional Plan of Education aimed to train teachers committed to the new Republican principles: modernisation, secularism, coeducation, etc. In 1936, courses were offered in pre-school education. During this time, many women became teachers. -
The tiet Josep says that with the Republic our life will improve(1931-1933)
During the Reformist Biennium (1931-1933), the government of the Republican- socialist coalition undertook a programme of reforms that addressed the modernisation of the state and the chronic problem of Spanish agriculture. -
The church and the army are not very happy(1931-1933)
From 1931 to 1933, the Church and the Army in Spain were unhappy with the secular reforms of the Second Spanish Republic. The separation of church and state and civilian control over the military provoke discontent among these traditional institutions, contributing to political tensions. This tenions were because the reforms made that the church had less influence in the citizens and the intention of modernizing the military system. -
Our grandfather Ferran listening news about the new Constitution (1931)
In June 1931, elections to the Constituent Cortes were held and most seats were taken by the Republican-socialist coalition. The first major task of the new Cortes was to draft a constitution, which was approved in December of that year. -
In a demonstration supporting the estatut (1932)
In 1932, Catalans in Barcelona rallied for the Estatut de Núria, demanding more autonomy. Thousands marched, waving flags, chanting for rights. It was a powerful show of unity, highlighting Catalan pride and desire for self-governance within Spain. -
I don’t trust in the fascists from Falange(1933)
The Spanish Falange, founded in 1933, was a fascist party under José Antonio Primo de Rivera. It advocated extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and corporatism. It played a role in the Spanish Civil War, supporting Franco's Nationalists. After Franco's regime, it declined but persists as a minor far-right party. -
Carme voting for first time(1933)
The 1931 Spanish Constitution, recognizing women's suffrage, faced contentious debate in the Cortes. Conservatives opposed it, asserting women's role in the home and men's dominance in public affairs. The left advocated for gender equality, defending women's voting rights and eligibility for office. Women were accepted to vote and the first time that women votes were in 1933. -
Seems that CEDA will win the elections(1933)
Left-wing Republicans faced internal divisions, while conservatives united under CEDA led by Gil Robles. The centre-right victory, including Radical Party and CEDA, led to Lerroux's government, halting prior reforms. CEDA's entry into the government in 1934 sparked leftist opposition. In Asturias, socialists and communists launched a revolution, met with brutal government suppression. In Catalonia, the Generalitat proclaimed independence, leading to government repression, suspension of autonomy. -
Center of Barcelona(October 1934)
In October 1934, the center of Barcelona buzzes with tension and unrest. Political turmoil grips the city as the Catalonian government declares independence, leading to the outbreak of the Catalan State during the events known as the October Revolution. Streets are filled with demonstrators, and barricades block key thoroughfares as the conflict escalates. The clash between pro-independence forces and government troops creates an atmosphere of uncertainty in the heart of Barcelona. -
Companys and the jailed consellers(October 1934)
The inclusion of CEDA ministers in government in October 1934 incited strong opposition from leftist factions,unions. In Asturias, socialists and communists led an insurrection, declaring a social revolution in the mining area. Catalonia's Generalitat proclaimed the Catalan state within the Spanish Federal Republic. Both movements faced severe repression, resulting in numerous casualties, detentions in Asturias, while Catalonia's Statute was suspended, the government officials were imprisoned. -
We return at voting(february 1936)
In February 1936, Spain had general elections that turned the point in the history of the country. The Popular Front won the elections over the National Front. The election results ultimately set the stage for the Spanish Civil War, which began later that same year. -
The uncle Francesc in Melilla (July 1936), seem bad news…
A military rebellion from Melilla was the first pice to startthe coup d'etat in Spain in 1936, which did the first step to begin the Spanish Civil War. The estern part of the protectore of Morocco passes to the control of the insurjents.