History of the Second World War 36: Spanish Civil War Pt. 1 - The Second Republic
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Spanish Political Instability
- Spanish politics were unstable for 60 years after 1814, with 37 coup attempts and 12 successes.
- Causes included military traditionalism clashing with liberalism, centralism conflicting with separatist movements, and widespread corruption.
WWI's Uneven Impact on Spain
- World War I's economic impact on Spain was uneven, benefiting industrialists but hurting workers due to inflation.
- This fueled tensions between the ruling class/military and workers/peasants.
Disaster of Annual
- The Battle of Annual in 1921, where 13,000 Spanish soldiers died, was a major military disaster.
- This led to a political crisis in Spain, with blame placed on both the military and the government.