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King Alfonzo Calls for Republic
In 1931 King Alfonso XIII appealed to the people and announced a republic form of government. -
Conflicts Over Government
Spain's politics were divided between having a centralized government or a regional-type government. -
Civil War
The conflict of government led to a civil war between the Nationalists and the Republicans in 1936. Caption: The people's army unit will be the weapon of victory -
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Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War between Nationalists and Republicans -
Civil War Ends
The Nationalists, led by Genreral Fransico Franco, overthrew the Republicans in 1939. Franco takes rule of Spain -
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Rule of Franco
Franco ruled as dictator until his death in 1975. -
Death of Franco
Franco became the dictator of Spain until he died in 1975 and Juan Carlos de Borbón y Borbón became his successor and is still king of Spain today. -
Constitution
Spanish Constitution of 1978 restores democracy in Spain
