Democratic Sexennium (1868-1874) Quiz

Who led the military pronunciamiento to overthrow Isabel II and bring about democracy in September 1868?

• Admiral Topete

• Queen Isabel II

• General Prim

• General Serrano

What was the one of the causes of the revolution of 1868?

• Support for the monarchy

• Rising unemployment and prices

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasion

Who was appointed as the regent during the Provisional Government (1868-1870)?

• Queen Isabel II

• General Prim

• Admiral Topete

• General Serrano

Which king was chosen to rule in Spain after passing 1869 Constitution (1871-1873)?

• Isabel II

• Amadeo de Saboya

• Carlos VII

• Alfonso

What was the main problem faced by Amadeo de Saboya during his rule?

• Popular Opposition

• Political corruption

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasion

Who became the first president of the First Republic (1873-1874)?

• Piy Margall

• Salmerón

• Estanislao Figueras

• Castelar

What was the main division within the Republican party during the First Republic?

• Government structure

• Social Reforms

• Religious beliefs

• Economic policies

What was the Cantonalist rebellion in 1873 about?

• Independence of colonies

• Formation of new independent states

• Social revolution

• Restoration of the monarchy

Who led the coup in January 1874 to dissolve the Cortes and hand the presidency of the government to General Serrano?

• Admiral Topete

• General Prim

• Queen Isabel II

• General Pavía

What was the main problem faced by the First Republic?

• Internal divissions

• Political corruption

• Religious conflicts

• Economic crisis