Spanish Corporatism (white textbook)

Question 1

Who created corporations + why?

Answer 1

Franco created corporations to represent the people

Question 2

What were the key features of Spanish Corporations?

Answer 2

• represented different groups: army, church, local areas, professional groups
• represented rural + urban workers
• members appointed to the Council of State - advising Franco on economic policy
• employers + workers organised into syndicates in different economic areas