What significant event occurred during Adolfo Suárez's rule in 1976?
Spanish Revolution
Transition to democracy
Spaish Civil War
World War II
Answer
Adolfo Suárez, the leader of Spain from 1976 to 1981, is credited with ushering in Spain's transition to democracy. Suárez had been appointed prime minister by King Juan Carlos I in 1976, and he immediately set about dismantling the authoritarian regime of Francisco Franco. Suárez legalized political parties, freed political prisoners, and held elections for a new parliament in 1977.
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