2. Franco: Consolidation and maintenance of power
The Francoist dictatorship developed from 1936 during the Spanish Civil War and lasted through to 1975. Proclaimed head of state in 1936, Franco, under the title Caudillo consolidated his power nationwide after the war’s end in 1939 using legal methods, force and propaganda. As you will see below, Franco also used foreign policy to consolidate and maintain control. Guiding questions: How did Franco use legal methods...