Juan Carlos I

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Juan Carlos I born?January 5, 1938, Rome, Italy
2. What is the ascension to throne?November 22, 1975
3. What is the abdication?June 19, 2014
4. How did Juan Carlos I help Spain become a democracy?After Spain's dictator died, he supported new laws and the 1978 Constitution. He also stopped a 1981 coup by speaking on TV, keeping the country peaceful.
5. Why did Juan Carlos I retire?Later in his reign, people criticized his spending and other controversies. He chose to step down in 2014 so the monarchy could be refreshed.

Spanish Transition to Democracy: The period after Franco's death when Spain moved from dictatorship to a democratic system.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Self-Imposed Exile: Choosing to live outside one's country voluntarily, often to avoid legal or public scrutiny.