How did the First Spanish Republic begin in 1873?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. After Amadeo of Savoy abdicated, the Cortes proclaimed the Republic
- Step 1: Amadeo of Savoy had been king since 1871. Step 2. He gave up the throne in February 1873 and the Republic followed. Answer: After Amadeo of Savoy abdicated, the Cortes proclaimed the Republic. Why not the others: The First Republic resulted from the abdication of King Amadeo I in February 1873, rather than from a military victory or nationwide plebiscite.
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