2. In 1902, Alfonso XIII had all the power of a king, but conflict
increased. General Primo de Rivera led a military coup in 1923 and
established a dictatorship.
Primo de Rivera resigned in 1930 and elections where held in 1931.
The republicans won the elections and established a democratic
system. Conservatives were not happy with the reforms and
supported a military coup that began on 18 July 1936. This
marked the beginning of the Civil War, led by Generals Sanjurjo,
Mola and Franco.
THE TRANSITION FROM MONARCHY
TO REPUBLIC(1902-1936)
3. THE FRANCO DICTATORSHIP (1939-1975):
In 1936 , General Franco ended democracy and
established a dictatorship, which lasted almost 40 years.
Franco had absolute power. He abolished the Republican
Constitution and anyone who opposed the regime was
persecuted and impresioned, or forced to exile.
THE TRANSITION (1976-1978):
After Franco died in 1975, Spain changed to a democratic
system. Juan Carlos I became King of Spain and Adolfo
Suarez became Prime Minister. The first democratic
elections were held on 15 June 1977.
4. THE CONSTITUTION OF 1978:
The Constitution establishes
Spain as a
parliamentary monarchy and
guarantees
the fundamental rights of
citizens.