Azana's Changes + the Reactions - CREATING CALM + POLITICAL CONTROL? Flashcards
1
Q
What was introduced to control the media?
A
press censorship was introduced
2
Q
What did the gov announce?
A
‘state of alarm’ gave gov enhanced repressive powers
- only to be used in ‘extreme’ circumstances
3
Q
Why were the conservatives critical?
A
said the gov would focus on the rw not lw agitation
4
Q
What was done in Catalonia?
A
regional gov restored in Catalonia
- quelled unrest + longstanding loyalty to the Republic restored
5
Q
What happened to Franco + Goded?
A
Franco + Goded (2 key generals from Asturias Uprising) removed from roles + relocated to Canary Islands (F) and Baleriac Islands (G)
- positions untenable (seen as potential figure heads for further military coup)
