How Franco gained + retained support - Monarchists (white textbook)

Question 1

Why were Monarchists a threat to Franco?

Answer 1

Monarchists wanted monarchy restoration = threat to Franco:

• undermine Franco’s position as centre of gov
• different groups wanted different kings
• Falange viewed monarchy as a backwards step

Question 2

How did Franco gain the support of & pacify the Monarchists?

Answer 2

Franco said ‘new state’ should restore the monarchy BUT shouldn’t be immediately after CW
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in meantime Spain needed an experienced military leader to maintain control

Question 3

Evidence of Franco fulfilling promise to Monarchists?

Answer 3

F did initiate contact w Juan de Borbon (exiled Spanish king) & promised to appoint him when the time was right
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supported Law of Leadership Succession (1947)

BUT monarchy not restored until F’s death (1975)