Assembly of Córdoba (1919) facts for kids
The Assembly of Córdoba (also known as the 1919 Assembly of Córdoba; Spanish: Asamblea de Córdoba de 1919) was an important meeting held in Córdoba, Spain, on January 1, 1919. It was organized by a group called the Junta Liberalista de Andalucía, which was part of the Andalusian nationalist movement.
The main goal of this assembly was to change how Spain was governed. Instead of having a strong central government, they wanted to create a Spanish Federation. This would mean different regions of Spain would have more power to govern themselves.
The Manifesto of Nationality
At the Assembly of Córdoba, the participants created an important document called the Manifiesto de la Nacionalidad ("Manifesto of Nationality"). This manifesto declared that Andalusia should become an "autonomous democracy" ("democracia autónoma"). This meant Andalusia would have the power to make many of its own decisions, rather than having everything decided by the central government in Madrid.
The manifesto also spoke about a "supreme hour" when the "old Spain" would finally change. Key people who helped write this manifesto included Blas Infante and Lasso de la Vega.
Building on Past Ideas
The ideas in the Manifesto of Nationality were not entirely new. The people at the Assembly of Córdoba looked back at earlier meetings and documents for inspiration:
- The Constitution of Antequera: This was a document adopted in 1883 by a Federalist Assembly in Antequera. It also promoted ideas of self-governance for regions.
- The Assembly of Ronda (1918): This meeting, held just a year before the Córdoba Assembly, had already declared Andalusia to be a "national reality" ("realidad nacional") and "a country" ("una patria"). These phrases meant that Andalusia had its own unique identity and history, similar to a nation.
Lasting Impact
The ideas from the Assembly of Córdoba and its Manifesto of Nationality continued to be important for Andalusia. Even today, the current law that gives Andalusia its self-governing powers, called the Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia (adopted in 2007), mentions this manifesto. It uses the phrase "realidad nacional" (national reality) in its introduction to explain why Andalusia has its special status as an autonomous community within Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Asamblea de Córdoba de 1919 para niños
