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| Libertad, Igualidad, Fraternidad? In May 1931, King Alfonso XIII fled Spain, and the Second Spanish Republic was declared. The game begins when the temporary Constituent Cortes meets to write a new, republican constitution. The game models the deliberations of the Spanish legislature as elected officials representing parties from across the political spectrum debate the direction of the new Spanish government. Topics include the role of the Catholic Church in society, national minorities, land reform, and the permissibility of political violence. Players will explore the ideologies and tactics of the several factions in the Republic including Socialists, Catholics, Liberals, Communists, and Fascists. This is a Level 2 game that is still under development but has been approved by the Reacting Editorial Board (REB) for inclusion in the library and for use at the Summer Institute. A detailed explanation of the editorial process and game levels can be found on our REB Page. |
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Class Size and Scalability Class Time Assignments You can adjust the assignments based on the desired learning outcomes of your class. This game can include traditional papers, research, thesis-driven writing, and science writing. All roles are required to give formal speeches. |
GAME MATERIALS
Reacting Consortium members can download all game materials below. You will be asked to sign in before downloading.
This Level 2 game page has been made public because of the game's inclusion in the upcoming Summer Institute. At present, the game materials have not been approved for general use. Check back again soon!
Please fill out the Permissions Request Form before using Second Spanish Republic in your class!
Gamebook Students need a Gamebook, which includes directions, resources, and historical content. | Instructor's Manual The Instructor's Manual includes guidance for assigning roles, presenting historical context, assignments, activities and discussion topics, and more. | Role Sheets Students also need a Role Sheet, which contains biographical information, role-specific resources or assignments, and their character's secret victory objectives. |
Ethan Besser Fredrick
Ethan Besser Fredrick is soon to graduating with his Ph.D. in Modern Latin American History from the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on the Transatlantic Catholic movements in Mexico and Spain during the early 20th century. He has taught at the U of M - Twin Cities as well as Macalester College and serves on the Reacting Consortium Board, where he is the Governance Committee Chair. |
Nicolas W. Proctor
Nicolas W. Proctor completed a B.A. in history from Hendrix College and an M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations from the University of Kentucky, before matriculating at Emory University, where he earned M.A. and Ph.D. in American History. He is now a Professor of History at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, where he has also served as department chair and director of the first-year program. Proctor is also the Chair of the Reacting Consortium Board, and the author of a number of RTTP games. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with his family, a print shop, lots of books, five chickens, and too many Legos. After completing a traditional historical monograph, Bathed in Blood: Hunting and Mastery in the Old South, he reoriented his research to fit the needs of a teaching institution and focused on writing historical role-playing games. |
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