FROM ALFONSO XIII TO THE DEMOCRACY

1902

1977

1975

1976

1978

1969

1936

1923-1930

1931

1939

The Constitution of 1978 was approved by Parliament.

Free elections. Adolfo Suárez party (UCD) wons

The King named Adolfo Suárez as Prime Minister

Franco died. Juan Carlos I became King and Head of State that announced the beginning of the Translation (the change from dictatorship to democracy).

Alfonso became King of Spain.

Franco chose Juan Carlos of Bourbon to continue the dictatorship.

War ended. Franco wons.

Start of the Civil War.

New Constitution was approved.

Primo de Rivera suspended the Constitution and established a dictatorship.