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__Biography__- Francisco Franco was born in El, ferrol, Spain on December 4, 1892. His father was a naval postmaker. A town in the northeastern Spanish province of Galicia is where he grew up. Franco was the second of five children. Franco liked to play sports and fun activities. He entered the spanish Military Academy in 1907 and upon graduation three years later was commissioned as a lieutenant. Franco volunteered for active duty in the colonial campaigns in 1912 at the age of 19.

__Franco Coming To Power-__ Franco joined the Spanish Army. Franco was leading many many things. Franco was given command february 23, 1932 but didn't take it. Futher on, the designed leader for Spanish was General Jose Sanjurjo died in a airplaane crash. Usually it would've been the other three generals for back up. Franco was latter added on in early August. On September 21, it was decided that Franco was the commander in chief, and after some decussion, he also became head government.

__Actions for Keeping His Powers For As Long As He Did-__ Franco took command of the most powerful segment of the Spanish Army. Franco merged all the Nationalist political parties. He dealt with the opposition and established a controlled and cooperative stte. Franco kept Spain good in both WWI and WWII. He had lots of allies to help him so that also helped him out a lot

Eliminating Opposition- No Franceo didn't eliminate opposition to his rule. He dealt with the opposition difficultly and came out with a strong good state. Although close to the Axis Powers a lots of pressure that was put on Franco, he pulled it off. Franco kept Spain alive and close in WWII.