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The Tiet Josep was a fictional character created by Catalan writer Joan Llongueras in the 1930s. In the story, he expressed his hope that the establishment of the Spanish Republic in 1931 would lead to improvements in the lives of working-class people like himself. However, the political and economic instability of the period made it difficult for many to realize these hopes. -
During the early years of the Spanish Republic (1931-1933), tensions arose between the government and two powerful institutions: the Catholic Church and the Spanish military. The government implemented a series of reforms aimed at reducing the influence of the Church and modernizing the military, which were met with resistance from both groups. These tensions contributed to the political instability of the period. -
In 1931, Spain underwent a period of significant political change with the establishment of the Second Republic and the adoption of a new constitution. This period was marked by a sense of optimism and hope for a more democratic and egalitarian society. Many people, like the grandfather in the example, eagerly followed the news and developments surrounding these changes. However, the Second Republic ended in the Spanish Civil War. -
The Republic was proclaimed on 14 April 1931, after the deposition of King Alfonso XIII, and was dissolved on 1 April 1939 after surrendering in the Spanish Civil War to the Nationalists led by General Francisco Franco. -
In 1932, a demonstration was held in support of the Estatut, a document that would grant greater autonomy to Catalonia within Spain. The Estatut was seen as a crucial step in recognizing the distinct identity and culture of Catalonia. However, it was ultimately suppressed by the Spanish government, leading to tensions between Catalonia and the central government that persist to this day. -
In 1933, the Spanish right party Confederación Española de Derechas Autónomas (CEDA) appeared poised to win the upcoming elections. This caused concern among the left groups, who feared that a CEDA victory would lead to the dismantling of progressive policies and the rise of authoritarianism. Ultimately, CEDA did win the elections and formed a government. -
Falange Española (FE) was a Spanish political party of fascist ideology founded on October 29, 1933 by Alfonso García Valdecasas, Julio Ruiz de Alda and José Antonio Primo de Rivera. It was born as an anti-parliamentary force that contemplated violence as a method to achieve its ends -
On November 19, 1933, women voted for the first time in Spain. The country thus became one of the pioneers in the recognition of women's suffrage. However, the issue was one of the most controversial in the parliamentary discussions that took place after the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931. -
On October 6, 1934, the proclamation of the Catalan State within the "Spanish Federal Republic" took place in Barcelona by the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Lluís Companys. -
In the early 1930s, Spain underwent significant political changes, with the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic. The tiet Josep, a fictional character, expresses optimism that the new Republic will bring improvements to the lives of ordinary people. This sentiment was shared by many at the time, but the Republic faced significant challenges, including economic difficulties and political polarization, that ultimately led to its downfall in 1939. -
The military rebellion of Melilla was the first movement of the coup in Spain in July 1936, which meant the start of the Spanish Civil War. Map of the Spanish protectorate of Morocco. The eastern zone of the protectorate of Morocco passes to the control of the insurgents. -
In February 1936, Spain held general elections that marked a turning point in the country's history. The left-wing Popular Front coalition won a narrow victory over the right-wing National Front, leading to a period of intense political polarization and social unrest. The election results ultimately set the stage for the Spanish Civil War, which began later that same year.