The Restoration period

The Restoration period

1. In the beginning of the period two important conflicts turned to an end. What were these conflicts? How did they end?
2. The new political system is depicted as a 'sham'. Why? Explain why we cannot describe it democracy.
3. Describe the situation of the lower classes.
4. How was the political role of the king Alfonso XII according to Canova's suggestions.
5. What were the pillars of the new regime
6. Explain the following sentence:
   [Canovas] not only founded his own Conservative Party but also helped to set up its sparring-partner, the confusingly-named 'Liberal Party'
7. Explain about 'turno pacifico'
8. It is said that Canovas' political system was 'relaxed and tolerant', but we can find a mean problem on it. What was it?
9. Try to write one or two paragraphs about economy according to the text.
10. Who were the 'puritans'? What did they mean within the Conservative Party?
11. Relationships between Church and government.
12. List some problems Restoration system
13. The Cuba issue. Write a little piece about the 'disaster'