VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 8. The Iberian Peninsula > a. Spain > 1932, Aug. 10
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1932, Aug. 10
 
Revolt of Gen. José Sanjurjo, who seized Seville. The movement was quickly suppressed by loyal troops, but was indica tive of conservative opposition to the radical legislation of the new regime.  1
 
Sept. 25
 
CATALAN CHARTER OF AUTONOMY. The home rule leaders had drawn up the charter soon after the revolution and had secured Catalan approval by a plebiscite (Aug. 1931). After much agitation and disorder in the province, the Republican government was obliged to accept it. Catalonia was given its own president, parliament, and government, with extensive taxing and other powers. The Catalans were to have their own flag, and Catalan was made the official language. The Catalan parliament met for the first time in December. Success of the movement led to similar demands by the Basques and other regionalists.  2
 
 
 
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