Late Franco - Planning and Managing succession Pre Death Flashcards
When was the law of Leadership Succession
1947
What was the Law of leadership Succession
- Formally declare Spain as Monarchy but never specified King
- Franco had right do decide next King
When was the decision to Return to Monarchy
22nd July 1969
What does Franco declare on 22nd July 1969
Juan Carlos would be next Head of State
How was Juan Carlos Viewed
As Francos Puppet
What did franco reagrd the decision to return to Monarchy as?
An installation not a restoration
Why did Franco not declare return to Monarchy a restoration
if restoration, implied franco was never the rughtful ruler
Why did Franco decide to Return to Monarchy
Monarchists supported him since Civil War + held powerful positions in Gov
What did Conservatives believe in the return to democracy
democracy would not be in the national interests
Who did conservative want as an alternative to Juan Carlos
Alfonso De Bourbon
Why was Alfonso De bourbon seen as a good choice for King
- Married to Francos granddaughter
Close Link to Facisct regime + closer link to Alfonso XIII
Who was appointed as PM by Franco
Carrero Blanco
When was Carrero Blanco appointed
1973
Why was the appointment of carrero Blanco important in choosing next King
Blanco supported juan carlos, singlas Franco was determinedd to make JC king
When was Carrero Blanco assasinated and by who
20 decemeber 1973 by ETA
Who did Franco appoint to replace Carrero Blanco (and Why)
Carlos Navarro to appease the Right Wing
Who did Navarro target in his violent clampdown
ETA + Working class demanding reform
What did Navarro establish and why
The New Force to suppress Right Wing Opposition
What did Navarros repressive measures led to
Street Fighting and Political change
What was the role of Juan Carlos
Diplomatic (peaceful talks)
- but limited power
What did Juan Carlos reflect
Hope for modern democracy
What did Franco pass before his death
Anti terrorist Law
What was the Anti Terrorist Law
Made death penalty madatory for murder of any security service member
(lowered attacks on police)
Who did Franco blame for political problems
Left Wing + Communists and freemasons
