At the beginning of XX century

The situation in Spin at the beginning of XX century was very complicated because there were different topics that had a hard and improbable solution. First of all was political situation. After the coming to power of Alfons XIII many things changed in Spain. It were formed two main political groups who mixed the political power and They didn't let join to the rest of political forces. The second main problem was the situation of army. Bad wages, problems between army in Spain and army in Africa because the wages and the possibilities to improve into the Army were different.

The third main problem was the economical situation. Most of people didn't have too money.

As well there was a phenomenon called like "pistolerisme" that means the contract to some people killed political adversaries. In this situation in 1923 Primo de Rivera imposed a dictationship with the monarch support. This dictationship ended in 1929 when Primo de Rivera lost his supports because He couldn't give solution to the country's problems.

Alfons XIII took the decision to do elections and the republicans won.This event caused that Alfons XIII had to present his resignation.

1. Look the pitcture and answer :

a. Where were the main problems in 1917?
b. What were the causes?
c. What was the first solution to the problems? And next solution? ( help with your class book )