Modern Spain: the 20th century

The period known as Restoration began after the First Republic, with the reign of Alfonso XII, and ended with the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera, so it extended:

• From 1874 to 1923.

• From 1900 to 1910.

• From 1910 to 1920.

Who reigned until the coming of age of Alfonso XIII?

• A foreign king, Guillermo II.

• One of his generals, Azcárraga.

• His mother, María Cristina.

During Alfonso XIII's reign, all political parties took turns in power: socialists, nationalists, liberals and conservatives.

• True

• False

Some of the problems that led to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923-1930) were (mark the false one):

• A war with Italy.

• The workers' frequent strikes.

• The conflicts in the new colonies in Morocco.

• The scorn towards minority parties.

Did Alfonso XIII support, at first, the dictatorship of general Miguel Primo de Rivera?

• Yes

• No

The Second Republic covers the period:

• 1900-1910

• 1920-1930

• 1931-1936

During the Second Republic (mark the false one):

• The Church lost control of education.

• There was more regional autonomy.

• Alfonso XIII went on living in Spain.

• The government took land from big landowners.

In July 1936 a rebellion started to the Spanish Civil War. Spain became divided into two territories led by:

• Nationalists and Fascists

• Nationalists and Republicans

• Republicans and Anarchists

The Nationalists were supported by two right-wing dictatorships, Italy and Germany. The Republicans, on the other hand, were supported by:

• Norway and Iceland.

• Russia and the International Brigades.

• Japan and Indochina.

The Spanish Civil War ended in 1939 leaving terrible consequences (mark the false one):

• People with divergent opinions were able to express themselves.

• Around 360.000 people died.

• Basic infrastructures were destroyed.

• People became ill due to the lack of food.