How a Mediocre Person Impacted an Entire

Country for 36 Years!

Francisco Franco and Spain

(1939-1975)

Student Sample Cynthia Avina

Can One Person Make a Difference?

Can One Person Make a Difference?

How can one person change the world? -People can make significant changes, both good and bad, and it is up to the youth to realize the important changes a single person can make and thus have a positive impact on society.

In this presentation I will demonstrate how Francisco Franco made an impact on Spain by presenting his biography and significant information about the country.

How can one person change the world? -People can make significant changes, both good and bad, and it is up to the youth to realize the important changes a single person can make and thus have a positive impact on society.

In this presentation I will demonstrate how Francisco Franco made an impact on Spain by presenting his biography and significant information about the country.

Early LifeEarly Life

Francisco Franco, whose full name was Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde, was born on December 4, 1892 in El Ferrol, Spain.

He was the second born of two brothers and one sister.

As a child, Franco came from a strong military background and this highly influenced his life. His father, Nicholas, was a Spanish navy officer and his mother, Pilar, came from a military family.

Francisco Franco, whose full name was Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde, was born on December 4, 1892 in El Ferrol, Spain.

He was the second born of two brothers and one sister.

As a child, Franco came from a strong military background and this highly influenced his life. His father, Nicholas, was a Spanish navy officer and his mother, Pilar, came from a military family.

Military LifeMilitary Life

Franco attended a military academy in Toledo, Spain at age 14.

He graduated when he was 17 with a title of secondary lieutenant

His military family history and his success in the military paved the way for the 36 years he ruled as a Spanish dictator.

Franco attended a military academy in Toledo, Spain at age 14.

He graduated when he was 17 with a title of secondary lieutenant

His military family history and his success in the military paved the way for the 36 years he ruled as a Spanish dictator.

Military Life Cont. Military Life Cont.

A few years after graduating, Franco was shipped off to Morocco and it was there where he began to build a reputation as being a strong military leader.

By 1926, at age 34, Franco had become the youngest brigadier general in all of Europe.

A few years after graduating, Franco was shipped off to Morocco and it was there where he began to build a reputation as being a strong military leader.

By 1926, at age 34, Franco had become the youngest brigadier general in all of Europe.

Spain Spain Loosing the Spanish-

American War in 1898 left Spain in a vulnerable position which brought forth many social and political problems.

Franco grew up in a Spain that had just lost the title of being the most powerful country in the world. The glories of the conquista were gone and Spain had entered a state of war to try to maintain power

Loosing the Spanish-American War in 1898 left Spain in a vulnerable position which brought forth many social and political problems.

Franco grew up in a Spain that had just lost the title of being the most powerful country in the world. The glories of the conquista were gone and Spain had entered a state of war to try to maintain power

Spain Cont. Spain Cont.

The working class was experiencing harsh living conditions and the poor were getting poorer.

Conservatives, including Franco, were furious at the new Republicans since they were trying to change many things including the strength of the military.

Franco joined several conspirators to overthrow the new government.

The working class was experiencing harsh living conditions and the poor were getting poorer.

Conservatives, including Franco, were furious at the new Republicans since they were trying to change many things including the strength of the military.

Franco joined several conspirators to overthrow the new government.

How Franco Came Into Power How Franco Came Into Power

Franco came into power through military force during the Spanish Civil War. He promised to get the country out of bankruptcy and protect it from left wing disaster.

During the Civil War, Franco became the leader of the conservative front. He obtained help from Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini to get his troops to central Spain to fight.

Due to his many successes as a conservative leader, Franco became Generalísimo, head of state, and caudillo, the leader of Nationalist Spain in 1936.

Franco came into power through military force during the Spanish Civil War. He promised to get the country out of bankruptcy and protect it from left wing disaster.

During the Civil War, Franco became the leader of the conservative front. He obtained help from Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini to get his troops to central Spain to fight.

Due to his many successes as a conservative leader, Franco became Generalísimo, head of state, and caudillo, the leader of Nationalist Spain in 1936.

Franco’s Spain Franco’s Spain

Franco had to use military force to overthrow a government that was elected by the people.

In order to maintain power and order not only did he rely on his armed forces but he also needed the support of the Catholic church.

Franco had to use military force to overthrow a government that was elected by the people.

In order to maintain power and order not only did he rely on his armed forces but he also needed the support of the Catholic church.

Franco’s Spain Cont. Franco’s Spain Cont. After years of the dictatorship, people were

beginning to protest and yearned for change. Even members of the Catholic church desired change and these were silenced through threats, torture, and death.

Franco hated the questioning and disobedience of his orders and therefore resulted to strict and harsh punishment to those that would not follow his every word.

Franco did not have a set ideology like many of the dictators of that time. He believed in the power of the Catholic church, nationalism, the state, and an authoritative government.

After years of the dictatorship, people were beginning to protest and yearned for change. Even members of the Catholic church desired change and these were silenced through threats, torture, and death.

Franco hated the questioning and disobedience of his orders and therefore resulted to strict and harsh punishment to those that would not follow his every word.

Franco did not have a set ideology like many of the dictators of that time. He believed in the power of the Catholic church, nationalism, the state, and an authoritative government.

Spain after Franco Spain after Franco

Many people suggest that while Franco was in power he did not make a single executive decision. He believed that many problems could be resolved with time.

The result of his 35-year regime was a country that yearned for change and progress. They wanted a democratic government that would take the needs of the people into account and would make their voices heard.

Many people suggest that while Franco was in power he did not make a single executive decision. He believed that many problems could be resolved with time.

The result of his 35-year regime was a country that yearned for change and progress. They wanted a democratic government that would take the needs of the people into account and would make their voices heard.

Spain after Franco Cont.Spain after Franco Cont. The many years of silence left a generation of

students crying for freedom. The day Francisco Franco died, November 20,1975, students danced around a water fountain naked at a Spain University celebrating the end of the dictatorship.

This generation would create a cultural movement known as “La Movida” in which they celebrated life to the fullest extent. They started using any and all drugs that would enhance their current state. Adolescents and young adults would stay out on the streets of Madrid until nine in the morning, going from bar to bar enjoying the freedom they were just grated after being controlled and censored their whole lives.

The many years of silence left a generation of students crying for freedom. The day Francisco Franco died, November 20,1975, students danced around a water fountain naked at a Spain University celebrating the end of the dictatorship.

This generation would create a cultural movement known as “La Movida” in which they celebrated life to the fullest extent. They started using any and all drugs that would enhance their current state. Adolescents and young adults would stay out on the streets of Madrid until nine in the morning, going from bar to bar enjoying the freedom they were just grated after being controlled and censored their whole lives.

Video Clip on the Effects of Franco

Video Clip on the Effects of Franco

Please watch this video clip on the outcomes of Franco’s dictatorship. Although 16 minutes long, the first 4 minutes summarizes his dictatorship.

Franco's Ghost

Please watch this video clip on the outcomes of Franco’s dictatorship. Although 16 minutes long, the first 4 minutes summarizes his dictatorship.

Franco's Ghost

Did Franco Have a Positive or Negative Impact on Spain?

Did Franco Have a Positive or Negative Impact on Spain?

Positives: Negatives:

•To some, the reestablishment of the power of the Catholic church.•He restored order after years of civil war. •He created job stability by creating a law that prohibited employers to fire dedicated workers. •Crime on the streets reached new lows since he controlled every aspect of social, political, and economic life.

•To others, the reestablishment of the power of the Catholic church. •The bombing at Guernica, where an entire town was obliterated. •A countless number of people were exiled, murdered, tortured and silenced.•Spain was excluded from the economic growth other European countries were experiencing due to Franco’s refusal to participate.

How Has Franco Impacted the World?

How Has Franco Impacted the World?

Francisco Franco impacted the world by changing the view other countries had about Spain. In the 15th century, Spain was expanding its territory and was considered one of the strongest countries of the world. By the time Franco came into power the relationship with the world had changed completely. Franco tried fixing this image by remaining neutral during WWII and then later becoming an ally with the United States during the Cold War. After Franco, Spain became known for its night scene and this has attracted many tourists. The many monuments Franco had created during his regime are also a tourist attraction.

Francisco Franco impacted the world by changing the view other countries had about Spain. In the 15th century, Spain was expanding its territory and was considered one of the strongest countries of the world. By the time Franco came into power the relationship with the world had changed completely. Franco tried fixing this image by remaining neutral during WWII and then later becoming an ally with the United States during the Cold War. After Franco, Spain became known for its night scene and this has attracted many tourists. The many monuments Franco had created during his regime are also a tourist attraction.

How Can One Person Have Such a Powerful Impact? Conclusion:

How Can One Person Have Such a Powerful Impact? Conclusion:

Franco, although a hard and dedicated military leader, was no more than mediocre. According to Operé and Douglass in España y los españoles de hoy, he did not reach extraordinary levels which is puzzling when you consider the fact that he was in power for 36 years (67).

After doing research on Franco and his regime, I realized that anyone can impact an entire country either negatively or positively. Franco was an introvert and was not considered charismatic and yet he was able to run a country for 36 years. This demonstrates that if a person is determined to do something, they can do it as long as they commit to it. Although Franco harmed a lot of innocent people, I think we can learn from his commitment and discipline to make a positive change in the world even if it’s just a single person.

Franco, although a hard and dedicated military leader, was no more than mediocre. According to Operé and Douglass in España y los españoles de hoy, he did not reach extraordinary levels which is puzzling when you consider the fact that he was in power for 36 years (67).

After doing research on Franco and his regime, I realized that anyone can impact an entire country either negatively or positively. Franco was an introvert and was not considered charismatic and yet he was able to run a country for 36 years. This demonstrates that if a person is determined to do something, they can do it as long as they commit to it. Although Franco harmed a lot of innocent people, I think we can learn from his commitment and discipline to make a positive change in the world even if it’s just a single person.

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