Social changes in Spain (19th - 20th century)

Why was there a slow population growth during the 19th century in Spain?

• Because the birth rate remained high and the death rate decreased

• Because of the war

• Because there was more emigration

Since there wasn't enough work in the countryside, what did peasants do in order to improve their situation?

Answer explanation

Some peasants went to live to cities looking for a job, while other people emigrated to America.

The old regime society was transformed into a...

Why Spanish bourgeoisie wasn’t as strong as in other European countries?

• False. The Spanish bourgeoisie was as strong as in other European countries.

• Because of their social values.

• Because of the slow industrialisation.

When did the first Spanish workers' association appear?

• During the decade of 1830

• During the decade of 1840

• During the decade of 1850

• During the decade of 1860

Anarchism spread rapidly in Spain.

• True.

• False.

In the early 20th socialists were stronger in Spain than the anarchists.

• True

• False

What does PSOE mean?

• Partido Socialista Obrero Europeo

• Partido Socialista Obrero Español

• Partido de Sociedades Obedientes y Elegantes