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Many Catalans supported the Carlist revolt of 1833–39. Catalonian nationalism emerged during the ''Renaixença'' of the 1850s. The [[Catalan language]] revived at this time.

Many Catalans supported the Carlist revolt of 1833–39. Catalonian nationalism emerged during the ''Renaixença'' of the 1850s. The [[Catalan language]] revived at this time.

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 1, 2017, the autonomous government of Catalonia (leaded by leftist separatists) made an illegal referendum about leaving [[Spain]], a move which has angered the Spanish government, leading to a brutal crackdown.<ref>https://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, the autonomous government of Catalonia (leaded by leftist separatists) made an illegal referendum about leaving [[Spain]], a move which has angered the Spanish government, leading to a brutal crackdown.<ref>https://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.