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Spain takes over Catalonia
In 1714, Spain took over Catalonia, removing its autonomy and making their official language Spanish. -
Catalan Language Culminates
In the early 1900's Catalan as a language became more popular and they language had a literary revival. -
Catalan Parliament is Founded
As steps to increase Catalan's autonomy increase, a parliament is founded. -
Spanish Civil War Breaks Out
In 1936 the Spanish Civil War broke out and a group of democratic, anarchist, communist and other types of beliefs fought against the nationalists. Catalonia fought with group and was known as "Revolutionary Catalonia" -
Spain Turns Fascist
After a three year civil war against Republican Spain, the fascists in Spain won the war. -
Carles Puigdemont is born
The now-ousted president of Catalonia is born. -
Spain Reverts to Democracy
After a long period of fascism raining supreme within the nation, a referendum is held to turn Spain democratic again. -
Catalonia Is Given Autonomy
In 2006 a referendum was held to give Catalonia a government and some autonomy. This most likely led to Catalonia wishing to be free. -
Catalonia Declares Independence
After much tension, Catalonia declares independence from Spain and its leaders were quickly taken and down and attempted to be prosecuted, the president of Catalonia was found days later. -
Spanish Government is Ousted
Following the declaration of independence, Spain beats down on the movement and removes the autonomy of the region. -
Catalan Ex-President is Freed
After being arrested in Belgium the Catalan president is freed by a Belgian judge judge.