Here you will be learning about the history of Spain. The history of Spain ranges anywhere from rulers, to war, to times and years, to groups of people, even to family legacies. I never thought that the history of a place could be so cool. I am excited to share my knowledge with others.
Spain is known as the Ancient Pit Stop. In Spain people can trade stuff to get things in return. These trade stops are also places to repair boats before sailing off. Trade was such a big idea of ancient Spain. The Celtas later became know as the Celtiberos. The Celtiberos come to invade Spain for the fertile land and wonderful climate.
In 1492 the last Moorish king defeated. All Muslims remaining in Spain were forced to leave or convert to Christianity. In 1502: given the success against the Muslims, it is now decided that all Jews need to leave Spain or convert to Christianity. We interrogate and torture them until they confess--or put them on trial and later execute (or burn) them!
More Bourbon Troubles!!! Fernando VII dies without a male heir, leaving only his daughter, Isabel. The country is divided on the issue of a woman ruler. Supporters of Fernando’s brother, Carlos, face off against more liberal supporters of several “Guerras Carlistas." Isabel II reigns from 1833-1868. Isabel II rules through political turmoil, with the Carlists continually opposing her authority. The “Glorious Revolution” removes Isabel II from power in 1868. A short-lived experiment places King Amadeo de Saboya, an Italian, on the throne from 1870-1873. The First Spanish Republic is proclaimed in 1873. It ends in 1874.
The Bourbons return to the throne with the reign of Alfonso XII from 1875-1885, followed by his son Alfonso XIII from 1902-1931. Alfonso XIII was born in 1885 (shortly after his father's death). His mother oversaw the government as his regent in the interim. In typical Bourbon fashion, Spain quickly begins a downslide, marked by the loss of its last remaining colonies in 1898 and embarrassing military defeats in Morocco. The Second Republic of Spain is established in 1931, ushering in an era of hope and optimism. They set up a new, progressive constitution, which gives women the right to vote, allows divorce, separates the Church from State, and creates public schools.
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