Asturias Rising Flashcards
1
Q
In what year was the Asturias Rising?
A
1934
2
Q
In what month was the Asturias Rising?
A
October
3
Q
Which key events was the immediate catalyst for the Asturias Rising?
A
The inclusion of CEDA members in Lerroux’s cabinet
4
Q
On what date did the Asturias miners take over the capital, Oviedo?
A
6th October 1934
5
Q
How many churches were destroyed by the Asturias workers - 17, 28, or 58?
A
58
6
Q
How many right-wing supporters and clergy were murdered – 31, 43, or 62?
A
31
7
Q
How many troops were sent to restore order by the government?
A
20,000
8
Q
Which general was in charge of the majority of the troops (African army)
A
Franco
9
Q
How many people were killed in the fighting?
A
1400
10
Q
On what date did the revolutionaries surrender?
A
14th October
