The Madrid Riots

The transcript discusses the political climate in Spain during the elections to the Cortes, highlighting the shift from left to right and back to the left after the 1931 revolution. Key political figures like Señor Robles and Lago Caballera participated in the elections, which were marked by public excitement and clashes between police and demonstrators. The conservative government took precautions, but tensions remained high. Additionally, the Empress of Britain made a stop in Cape Town during a world cruise.

What was the main reason for the excitement in European politics according to the video?

• The elections to the Cortes in Spain

• A peace treaty between European countries

• A new policy introduced by the European Union

• A major economic crisis

Who were the prominent figures mentioned as having voted in the Spanish elections?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• President Zamora and his family

• Señor Robles and Lago Caballera

What was the political shift observed in Spain after the 1931 revolution?

• From democracy to monarchy

• From monarchy to democracy

• From left to right

• From right to left

What was the outcome of the election despite the conservative government's precautions?

• A new political party emerged

• A swing back to the left

• A swing further to the right

• No change in political alignment

What was the atmosphere like during the election results?

• Calm and peaceful

• Charged with riot hysteria and partisan emotion

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Joyful and celebratory