In the defeated CSA, a pro-Mexican government led by John W. Davis was forced upon the country. While the economy worsened, President Davis, refused to do anything. In the meantime, a fascist organization called the Sons of the South was formed in 1925. The organization was soon outlawed, but it continued to grow underground until 1931, when it was allowed to participate in Congressional Elections. This was not enough, however, for its leader, General Omar N. Bradley. In 1933, Bradley became Minister of Defense, and took control of the army, appointing his colleagues as Generals. With the army under his hand, he moved in January 1934 against the President. On January 16th, 1934 he overthrew the President and outlawed the constitution. He forced Congress, before dissolving it, to name him P
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| - In the defeated CSA, a pro-Mexican government led by John W. Davis was forced upon the country. While the economy worsened, President Davis, refused to do anything. In the meantime, a fascist organization called the Sons of the South was formed in 1925. The organization was soon outlawed, but it continued to grow underground until 1931, when it was allowed to participate in Congressional Elections. This was not enough, however, for its leader, General Omar N. Bradley. In 1933, Bradley became Minister of Defense, and took control of the army, appointing his colleagues as Generals. With the army under his hand, he moved in January 1934 against the President. On January 16th, 1934 he overthrew the President and outlawed the constitution. He forced Congress, before dissolving it, to name him P
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| - In the defeated CSA, a pro-Mexican government led by John W. Davis was forced upon the country. While the economy worsened, President Davis, refused to do anything. In the meantime, a fascist organization called the Sons of the South was formed in 1925. The organization was soon outlawed, but it continued to grow underground until 1931, when it was allowed to participate in Congressional Elections. This was not enough, however, for its leader, General Omar N. Bradley. In 1933, Bradley became Minister of Defense, and took control of the army, appointing his colleagues as Generals. With the army under his hand, he moved in January 1934 against the President. On January 16th, 1934 he overthrew the President and outlawed the constitution. He forced Congress, before dissolving it, to name him President and Leader of the CSA. His coup came as a surprise to Mexico, who decided not to intervene (because of the economic depression).
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