How was the Second Republic proclaimed on 14 April 1931?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. After republicans won the main cities in municipal elections, the king left
- Step 1: The municipal elections of 12 April 1931 were won by republican candidates in the cities. Step 2. Alfonso XIII left Spain and the Republic was proclaimed. Answer: After republicans won the main cities in municipal elections, the king left. Why not the others: Franco's military uprising occurred in July 1936, whereas the Second Republic was proclaimed peacefully following municipal elections in April 1931.
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