On 1 February 1908, the king Dom Carlos I of Portugal and his heir apparent, Prince Royal Dom Luís Filipe, Duke of Braganza, were murdered in Lisbon. Under his rule, Portugal had twice been declared bankrupt – on 14 June 1892, and again on 10 May 1902 – causing social turmoil, economic disturbances, protests, revolts and criticism of the monarchy. Manuel II of Portugal became the new king, but was eventually overthrown by the 5 October 1910 revolution, which abolished the regime and instated republicanism in Portugal. Political instability and economic weaknesses were fertile ground for chaos and unrest during the Portuguese First Republic. These conditions would lead to the failed Monarchy of the North, 28 May 1926 coup d'état, and the creation of the National Dictatorship (Ditadura Nacional). COUNT 5
QSN1 On what day were King Dom Carlos I and and his heir, Prince Royal Dom Luis Filipe, Duke of Braganza, murdered? ANS1 1 February 1908 QSN2 Under the rule of King Dom Carlos I, on what two days was Portugal declared bankrupt? ANS2 on 14 June 1892, and again on 10 May 1902 QSN3 Who succeeded King Dom Carlos I as king? ANS3 Manuel II of Portugal QSN4 On what day was King Manuel II overthrown? ANS4 5 October 1910 QSN5 During the Portuguese First Republic, what creating a fertile ground for chaos and unrest? ANS5 Political instability and economic weaknesses