Francisco Franco

What type of government did francisco franco use?

He used authoritarian, conservative, Catholic- nationalist dictatorship

When did he ruled from

1939- 1975 (Ruled until his death)

Authoritarianism

the enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. Franco

Francoism

A blend of Spanish nationalism, rigid Catholicism, and militarism. It prioritized traditional, conservative values, often promoting a "national-Catholic" identity that dominated social and cultural life.

Franco’s side in the Spanish Civil War was called the ____

Nationalists

What was the main cause of the Spanish Civil War?

Conflicts over politics, power, and the future of Spain led to civil war

Why was the Spanish Civil War important for Europe before WWII?

It became a practice ground for dictators. Hitler and Mussolini supported Franco tested weapons and military strategies for wwII

How/ when did the spanish civil war end

When Franco's forces captured Madrid in 1939

Why is Francos government an example of an authoritarian rather than a totalitarian regime.

Because Franco's dictatorship favored traditional groups and did not try to control every aspect of people's lives

Franco rose to power through ____

FORCE

Falangism

It is a fascist ideology centered on radical Spanish nationalism and Catholicism, which Francisco Franco adopted and modified to unify his political base during the Spanish Civil War.

Was Franco a rightist of leftist, and what does it mean?

Franco was a rightist, who believed in keeping the old ways and ruling with an iron fist

What happened after he criticized those in power?

He was sent to a faraway military post

Who won in the 1933 election?

Conservative group, and Franco helped put down the leftist protests

Who won in the 1936 election? What did it lead to?

The Leftists won. Franco and military will lead an uprising against democratic government, and this will lead to the Spanish Civil War

Spanish Civil War facts

It was from 1936-1939

Spain had help from Italy and Germany

Franco was named commander in chief

Franco’s forces capture Madrid in 1939, which ends the civil war

How does the capture of Madrid end the civil war?

Because it was a symbol of the Republican government, and after 3 years of the war, the Republicans were exhausted, starved, and lacking resources to fight, so when Madrid was taken over, they surrendered.

What Franco thought about Francoism

“He was sent to save”

Conservative and monarchist

Militarism, hypermasculinity, and women had traditional roles

Catholicism was the only tolerated religion (banned other languages)

How Franco kept control

Secret police

Establishment of concentration camps

Imprisoned anyone who disagreed with him (26,000)

Censorship of media

Red Terror

Refers to the acts of violence committed by leftist groups in the Republican zone during the Spanish Civil War. The violence, which was intense in the early months of the conflict, was a response to the military coup started by General Francisco Franco

Eve of War

Spain will stay neutral in WWII, but will send 50,000 soldiers to aid Hitler against Soviet Union

Who does Spain/ Franco hate the most?

Soviet Union