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From the 1950s, Spain became upset. During this period, many agreements were signed with different countries, including the USA. In 1955, Spain was recognized as a member of the United Nations.

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From 1916, the Spanish economy began to improve because of the end of the isolation and because of the euro.

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Spain began to recover economically. Industrial production increased. Agriculture was modernized, with new machinery and infrastructure was developed. Tourism became one of the main economic activities.

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Little by little, Spain was opening up to the world, knowing what was outside. This caused a modernization of Spain. The standard of living in Spain improved.

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However, there was still no democracy. The dictatorship still controlled the population, and people who opposed the regime were arrested.

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Between 1970 and 1975, opposition to the Franco regime escalated. Tourism and Spanish emigration helped people to realize that Francoism didn't help Spain to improve.

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Francoism lost power and influence. A resistance against Franco was growing, university students, workers, and more. Labor unions were still banned, but they started to organize in secret, and students at universities participated in demonstrations that demanded a democratic form of government.

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Franco named Juan Carlos his successor. In 1969, he brought him to Spain to educate him by following his values. On 20 November of 1975, General Franco died, and the dictatorship ended. It was the beginning of a new era, which democracy was established.

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On 20 November of 1975, General Franco died, and the dictatorship ended. It was the beginning of a new era, which democracy was established.