Reasons why the Nationalists Won - ROLE OF FRANCO

Question 1

What did Franco do to give the nationalists an Advantage?

Answer 1

1. exploited military discipline
2. exploited military successes
3. utilised foreign support
4. effective leadership & politically astute
5. achieved political unity among the various Nationalist groups
6. gained the support of the Catholic Church
7. maintained morale in Nationalist areas
8. effectively used terror, censorship & propaganda to maintain control
9. recognised & exploited the weaknesses of the repub gov & forces