Liberal Left (Spain) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liberal Left
Izquierda Liberal
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| Leader | Santiago Alba |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Dissolved | 1923 |
| Split from | Liberal Party |
| Ideology | Liberalism Monarchism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
The Liberal Left (which means Izquierda Liberal in Spanish) was a political group in Spain. It was led by a person named Santiago Alba. This group started in 1917.
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What Was the Liberal Left?
A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. They work together to get their ideas put into action. The Liberal Left was one such group in Spain.
How Did It Start?
The Liberal Left broke away from another bigger group called the Liberal Party. This happened in 1917. It was after some problems happened within the government led by Romanones.
What Did It Believe In?
The Liberal Left believed in two main ideas:
- Liberalism: This idea focuses on individual rights and freedoms. It often supports things like free speech and fair elections.
- Monarchism: This means they believed that a country should be led by a king or queen. Spain had a king at that time.
When Did the Party End?
The Liberal Left party stopped existing in 1923. This happened after a big change in the government. A military leader named Miguel Primo de Rivera took control of the country. This kind of takeover is sometimes called a coup.
See also
In Spanish: Izquierda Liberal (España) para niños
