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Primo de Rivera's Resignation
Primo de Rivera, an ex-army leader, was forced to resign in 1930 after losing support of the army. -
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The Republicans were elected
Elections were held and the Republicans won easily. -
King Alfonso XIII Abdicated.
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Primo’s Labour Arbitration Scheme was extended
Primo's Labour Arbitration Primo’s Labour Arbitration Scheme was extended and improved with the help of the UGT, in turn the UGT trebled it's membership during the period. -
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Officer Corpses were compelled to retire
The half majority of the officer corps were induced to retire at full pay (leaving little money for social reform). Azana told the army they had no right to challenge the government; a military revolt by General Sanjuro in 1992 was abolished. -
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The Foundation of the Right-Wing Catholic CEDA party
The right-wing CEDA catholic party is led by Gil Robles. Additionally, the Falange was established under the leadership of Jose Antonio (the son of Primo de Rivera). -
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Autonomy was Granted to the Region of Catalan
The Republican government granted autonomy to the region of Catalan, ultimately, this resulted in the dissagreement of the Right, as they felt this was a threat upon Spain's overall level of power. -
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Jesuits were Prohibited to Operate as a Religious Group
In process, the state withdrew subsidies to the Church, as civil marriage was permitted, and divorce was allowed. Prime Minister Azana holds the reputation of being direct and honest (or insensitive and arrogant, depending on your perspective) said “all the convents in Madrid are not worth the life of a single Republican”. -
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Allowance of Nationalisation upon the Latifundia
This, however, triggered slight controversy within the government, whilst it involves complication and expenses in regards to compensations the landowners; thusly, the legislation of nationalisation was never implemented on a large scale. Simultaneously, this greatly provoked the peasants and disappointed the peasants too, -
Governments shot anarchist prisoners in Cadiz
This event resulted in a crisis that led to elections being called for November 1933. -
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Two Black Years
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The Asturias Uprising was regarded as “a watershed in the history of the Republic”, as it led to more extreme politics:
It induced the Left (especially the UGT of Caballero) towards a revolution, in turn it convinced the Right that the Fascism promoted by Rivera’s Falange was the only way to operate the workers. -
A Right-Wing Coalition Government Gained Power After the Election:
The government then reversed the process of reform and canceled the measures against the Church. The period from 1933 to 1935 became known as the “Two Black Year” by those on the left, who divided themselves between socialists (led by Prieto) who wanted to work with the coalition and the UGT (led by Caballero) who wanted violent opposition to it. -
Anarchist Miners exploded into violence in Protest to the Entry of the CEDA
The rebel lasted two week and was ended by Franco’s troop. Every now and then, Franco was dubbed as the “Butcher of Asturias”, ultimately, mass arrests took places (even Azana was briefly arrested), left-wing newspapers were close and the Catalan Autonomy Statute was suspended. -
An Election was Called
A Popular Front, which revolves around Communism, Socialism, Republicans and Separatists, was formed to oppose the government. In reaction, the Right Wing formed the National Front. As polarisation grows, the left regarded the Right as Fascists, whilst the Right regarded the Left as Communists. The Popular Front won only slightly more votes than the National Front, however the voting System made this into a large majority of seats in Parliament. However, the Popular Front’s socialist refused to -
The Monarchist Politician, Calvo Sotelo, was assassinated by Republican police
The Monarchist Politician, Calvo Sotelo, was assassinated by Republican police in revenge for the murder of one of their men by a Falangist. This provided the military the perfect excuse to make their move. Their revolt initiated on the 17th of July in Morocco, led by Franco. -
Military Revolt led by Francisco Franco
Their revolt began on the 17th of July in Spanish Morocco – led by Franco.