Azaña was a key political figure between 1931 and 1936, leading two of three republican governments. Though he attempted various reforms, they didn't always sit well with everyone, leading to societal polarization.

• NOT a Socialist. This is important. Azaña wasn't extremely to the left.
• Not a radical reformer. While he believed in changes, they weren't overly radical.

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine trying to fit in between two arguing friends. You're neither here nor there and both sides have issues with you. That's Azaña in Spanish politics.

• Released political prisoners.
• Included Socialists and Communists in the government. (Think of it like inviting the Avengers and X-Men to the same party 🎉).
• Supported peasant land seizures.
• Opposed monarchists, clericalism, and the CEDA.

• Failed to check violence from radical left-wing groups.
• Believed right-wing groups were the real threat.

🌍 Real-world example: Like focusing too much on one misbehaving student and missing out on the chaos another is causing in the background.

• More than 200 political assassinations before the military coup in July 1936.
• Failed to act swiftly after the murder of Calvo Sotelo.

🌍 Real-world example: It's like seeing dark clouds and not taking an umbrella, only to be caught in a massive storm later.