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After the war, General Franco took power and established a dictatorship that lasted more than 30 years. It's known as Francismo.

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As a result of establishing a dictatorship, the constitution was abolished. A restriction of individual liberties took place.

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All power was concentrated in Franco. He was the head of the state and government and commander-in-chief of military. There was just one political party and one labor union, both controlled by the government.

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The statutes of autonomy were revoked. Spanish was the only official language and censorship was put into place.

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The first years of the dictatorship were difficult. People who had supported the republic faced harsh repression. Many were arrested or killed, and others went to exile.

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During these years, Spain became internationally isolated. As a result of the Spanish dictatorship, many countries broke off diplomatic and commercial relationships with Spain.

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The isolation and the destruction of infrastructure and industry during the war led to economic crises. As a result, the population was impoverished and often did not have access to food and other basic products.

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