The Croatian Spring: Nationalism, Repression An... -

: In November 1971, students at the University of Zagreb launched a massive strike, signaling the peak of public defiance against the central government. 3. The Crackdown and Repression

: Thousands of people were expelled from the Communist Party. Journalists, professors, and students were fired from their jobs.

By 1971, the movement had expanded from intellectual circles to the masses, including students and factory workers.

: Hundreds of activists were arrested. Notable figures like future president Franjo Tuđman and dissident Stjepan Mesić served prison sentences during this period. 4. Historical Legacy