Civil War - Life in Republican Zone Flashcards
Waht economy did Republican gov enforce in Madrid
War economy - key industries under Gov control
What was a regular occurence in Madrid
Blackouts
Food shortages + Long queues
What percentage of industries were collectivised in Madrid
30%
What was built by the community in Madrid
barricades + air raid shelters
what percentage of Barcelona industry was collectivised
70% collectivised under CNT
What else was collectivised in Barcelona
Transport (private cars became community taxes)
What did Barcelona convert churches into
Churches destroyed –> Hospitals
What did the CNT organise
food distribution
- workers used vouchers for food, not money
what was given to people in Aragon in 1936
Free daily ration - 100g sugar, 100g meat, 100g rice
What was given out for free in Aragon
Free cigarettes + Coffee
What were people in Barcelona encouraged to do
Call each other comrades
What did bombings from nationalists cause in republican zones
food shortages
What was a common sight
militias in blue boiler suits
