Attempted Military Coup of 1936 - WHY DID THE COUP HAPPEN?

Question 1

What was the rising caused by?

Answer 1

rising caused by monarchist/ military influences + conservative resentment since formation of 2nd republic in 1931

Question 2

Why was there a long term build up of resentment?

Answer 2

long term build up - primary motives = rw bodies + senior military saw social revolution as imminent, they feared spread of communism

Question 3

Was spread of communism likely in reality?

Answer 3

likeliness of spread of communism is open to debate BUT conservative figures espc. fearful of comm influence on Caballero’s Socialist Party + its increased links to Moscow