This city was also home to an autonomous government called the Generalidad, which was restored in 1977, two years after the death of Francisco Franco.
In 1909, this city experienced a period of rioting known as the Tragic Week, which was sparked by protests against a conscription order by the government of Antonio Maura. This city was once home to a special security force called the Mozos, and was slated to host a sporting event called the People's Olympiad before an outbreak of violence resulted in its cancelation. In 1937 this city witnessed pitched battles between communists and anarchists during a period called the May Days, and after being seized by General Yague and others in 1939, this city witnessed possibly tens of thousands dead during a five-day period of nationalist reprisals. This city was also home to an autonomous government called the Generalidad, which was restored in 1977, two years after the death of Francisco Franco. For ten points, identify this city on the Mediterranean, the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia.
In 1909, this city experienced a period of rioting known as the Tragic Week, which was sparked by protests against a conscription order by the government of Antonio Maura.
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