Franco’s Dictatorship: Political Crisis, Opposition, and Death
The Crises of the Dictatorship
6.1 The Political Crisis of the Regime
In 1973, Luis Carrero Blanco was appointed president of the government, a figure crucial for maintaining the regime after Franco’s death. However, these plans were disrupted when Carrero Blanco was assassinated by ETA in Madrid. This event widened the gap between the immobilistes, who advocated for the regime’s continuation at any cost, and the oberturistes, who sought gradual change through political associations within the Movement.
Read MoreEurope’s Transformation: Renaissance, Reformation, and Jewish Life
Great Changes in Europe (15th-16th Centuries)
- Rebirth of Learning: A renewed interest in classical knowledge.
- Increased Wealth and Influence: European powers gained economic and political strength.
- Individualism: In Italy, focus shifted towards individual well-being.
- New Art: Realistic portrayals of the physical world emerged.
- Church Power: The Catholic Church’s influence grew.
- Inventions and Ideas: The printing press revolutionized communication.
Italy’s Central Role
Italy was the epicenter of the Renaissance,
Carlos Delgado Chalbaud: Life, Military & Political Career
Carlos Delgado Chalbaud
Carlos Román Delgado Chalbaud Gómez (January 20, 1909 – Caracas, November 13, 1950) was a Venezuelan political and military figure. Known as Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, he later used his father’s surnames, Román Delgado Chalbaud, as a tribute. His mother was Doña Luisa Elena Gomez Velutini.
At the age of four, his father was imprisoned at La Rotunda by order of Juan Vicente Gómez. For their safety, his family went into exile in Paris, France.
Military Career
He studied engineering
Read MoreNapoleon’s Reign and Europe’s Transformation: 1799-1870
The Napoleonic Period: The Consulate (1799-1804)
During his time as Consul from 1799 to 1804, Napoleon attempted to consolidate the gains of the French Revolution while avoiding a return to absolutism. His most important actions were the pacification of the country and internal reforms.
Internal Pacification: He failed to eliminate radical opposition but allowed the return of exiled nobility and signed a Concordat, or agreement, with the Pope in 1801.
Several internal reforms were implemented:
- Political:
Franco’s Spain: Transition, Crisis, and End of an Era
The Organic Law of the State (1967) formed the basis of the regime. Specific functions of state bodies, representing the concentration of power in the dictator, modified other fundamental laws and introduced new features, such as separating the head of state and government. The technocrats of Opus Dei, with the support of Carrero Blanco, strengthened their positions, bringing economic growth as a key policy feature and ensuring stability. They had a definite ideology, committed to continuing the
Read MoreKey Historical Events and Cold War Facts
Key Historical Events
1. When was the Treaty of Maastricht signed?
It was signed in 1992.
2. When did Morocco gain independence?
In 1956.
3. What are the rival blocks called?
Eastern and Western Bloc.
4. In what year did General Franco die?
In 1975.
5. When did Francoism start?
In 1939.
6. When was the World Trade Center attacked?
On the 11th of September 2001.
Cold War Facts
1. What was the Arms Race?
The Arms Race was a rivalry between both superpowers to have the greatest weapons: atomic bombs, hydrogen