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1a. Spain: Emergence of Spain as an authoritarian state
By the late 19th century, Spain’s influence had declined, culminating in the loss of its last colonies in 1898. Deep divisions between conservatives—backed by the monarchy, military, and Church—and reformists...
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Case Study Topic 10: Franco
In the early 1930s, Spain’s fragile democracy collapsed under the weight of economic crisis and political polarisation, igniting a brutal civil war in July 1936. General Francisco Franco rose as the Nationalist...
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3. Franco: Aims and impact of policies
Franco’s aims for his domestic policies were to rebuild Spain’s economy after the civil war and politically consolidate his control as Caudillo. He also aimed to promote Spanish nationalism, Catholicism...
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2. Interactive quizzes
Here are interactive quizzes on this topic. When students 'check' their answers, they will also get extra information relating to the topic. Here are 20 questions on the origins of the Cold War: Here...
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7. US and USSR 1949 - 1979
Have a go at these questions on key events in the Cold War between 1949 and 1979:...
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c. Development of South Africa as a democratic state
Nelson Mandela was President from 1994 until 1998, and he worked hard for a peaceful transition to a democracy that included all races. This was symbolised by the South Africa rugby team winning the 1995...
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April Blog: Key anniversaries and history in the news Free
There are several key anniversaries this month which, as ever, provide excellent opportunities to review significant events with students, create displays and discuss implications. A notable anniversary...
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2d. Course: Response UN, NATO & KFOR
In September 1998, the UN adopted Resolution 1199 which demanded all parties in Kosovo cease hostilities. However, the violence continued and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) launched an...
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3. Social impact of the Second World War
The Second World War impacted on the role of women, African Americans and minority groups in America. All groups were involved to some degree in the war effort and this led to changes in their lives -...
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1. The Berlin Blockade 1948
The first Cold War crisis took place in Berlin only 3 years after the end of the Second World War. It was the first open conflict between America and the Soviets and it resulted in the permanent division...