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political party, Portugal
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The Evolutionists were a moderate political faction in Portugal during the First Republic (1910–26). This period was marked by significant instability, with frequent changes in government, labor unrest, and political violence.1

The First Republic emerged after the overthrow of the monarchy, aiming to address Portugal's challenges. However, internal divisions plagued the new regime. By 1912, the republican movement had fractured into three main groups: the Evolutionists, led by Ant\u00f3nio Jos\u00e9 de Almeida; the Unionists; and the Democrats. Despite attempts at reform, the republic struggled with factionalism, personality-driven politics, and economic disparities, ultimately leading to a military coup in 1926 that ended the First Republic.1

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  1. history of Portugal - The First Republic, 1910–26
  2. history of Portugal - The 1976 constitution and subsequent reforms
  3. history of Portugal - The Revolution of the Carnations

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