The second spanish republic
von Alejandro del Rio Larrarte
1. Characteristics
1.1. It was a difficult time
1.2. Society was divided between privileged classes and landownes.
1.3. 1936 a military coup ended the Republic with a civil war.
2. From monarchy to republic
2.1. The pact of San Sebastian 1930
2.1.1. Republicans and socialists overthrow monarchy
2.1.1.1. This led to a republican regime with a revolutionary commitee.
2.2. Municipal elections 1931
2.2.1. First free elections were seen as a referendum to the monarchy.
2.2.1.1. Monarchist win but Republicans are stronger in large cities.
2.3. THe proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic 1931
3. The 1931 Constitution
3.1. Partido Republicano Radical
3.2. Partido Socialista Obrero Español
3.3. DEMOCRATIC and PROGRESSIVE FEATURES
3.3.1. Popular soverignity
3.3.2. Division of powers
3.3.3. Declaration of civil rights
3.3.4. Declaration of collective rights
4. 1931 (changes)
4.1. Secularism
4.1.1. No longer and official state religion
4.1.2. Any religion permited
4.1.3. No more teaching of religious orders
4.2. Regionalism
4.2.1. Statues of autonomy
4.3. Social economy
4.3.1. Worker's rights
4.3.1.1. Unemployment benefits
4.3.1.2. Maximum working hours
4.3.1.3. Holidays
4.3.2. Taking property for paying interests was allowed.