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Barcelona was a Republican stronghold during the [[Spanish Civil War]] of 1936-1939. The city's role is described in George Orwell's memoir ''Homage to Catalonia''. Catalonians particularly resented the rule of Spanish leader Francisco Franco (1939-1975).  

Barcelona was a Republican stronghold during the [[Spanish Civil War]] of 1936-1939. The city's role is described in George Orwell's memoir ''Homage to Catalonia''. Catalonians particularly resented the rule of Spanish leader Francisco Franco (1939-1975).  

On October 1st, 2017, Catalonia voted to leave [[Spain]], and the [[EU]], a move which has angered the Spanish government, leading to a brutal crackdown.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/30/spain-shuts-down-catalonia-independence-vote-technology-as-tensions-rise.html</ref> Catalonia is the most left wing region of Spain. A successful secession would leave a conservatives firmly in charge of the government in Madrid.   

On October 1, 2017, Catalonia voted to leave [[Spain]], and the [[EU]], a move which has angered the Spanish government, leading to a brutal crackdown.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/30/spain-shuts-down-catalonia-independence-vote-technology-as-tensions-rise.html</ref> Catalonia is the most left wing region of Spain. A successful secession would leave a conservatives firmly in charge of the government in Madrid.   

== See also ==

== See also ==