Pre-Spanish Civil War
True or False. The early 20th century was a time of political and social conflict in Spain.
True
What year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
1936
True or False. Spanish was the only language permitted in public life under the Franco dictatorship.
True
Who introduced changes to transition Spain into a Democracy?
Name one artistic movement of the 20th century.
2. Surrealism
3. Abstract art
True or False. The turno pacífico system was widely accepted in the early 20th century.
False. New political parties opposed the system.
Who won the Spanish Civil War?
The Nationalists
What was the official religion under the Franco dictatorship?
Catholicism
In 1977, political parties and ____________ were made legal.
trade unions
Who was one of the inventors of Cubism?
Pablo Picasso. Others painters were Juan Gris and María Blanchard.
What did trade unions demand?
Better pay and conditions for their workers.
Who were in support of the government?
Republicans
Name one thing that was censored during the Franco dictatorship.
1. Newspapers
2. Books
3. Films
Which law freed political prisoners?
the amnesty law
What did Surrealism represent?
the imaginary world of dreams
Who supported the reforms under the Second Republic and who opposed them?
Socialists and republicans supported the reforms. Conservatives opposed them.
Who was the leader of rebellion supporters during the Spanish Civil War?
General Francisco Franco
Who did Franco name as his successor?
Juan Carlos de Borbón
Name one organization or community that Spain joined after the transition.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) or the EEC (European Economic Community)/the European Community
What did Abstract art want to represent?
Ideas
Name one reform that happened under the Second Republic.
1. Public schools were established. The Catholic Church lost control of education.
2. There was separation of church and state: Catholicism wasn't the official religion anymore.
3. There was more regional autonomy and a statute of autonomy for Cataluña was introduced.
4. The government took land from large landowners. They planned to give it to poor farmers.
5. The government reformed the military. The military had to promise to be loyal to the republic.
6. All men and women could vote.
Name one consequence of the Spanish Civil War.
1. People died.
2. People were imprisoned or killed because of their opinions.
3. Roads, bridges, and buildings were destroyed.
4. People became ill because there wasn't enough food.
5. Many Spanish children were sent away but many never saw their families again.
What was the consequence of Spain being internationally isolated during the dictatorship?
Economic conditions were bad and people often went hungry.
What did the equal pay law state?
Men and women must receive the same salary if they do the same job.
Which building is considered to be one of the most important buildings of the late 20th century?
The Guggenheim Museum