: It began largely with the 1967 "Declaration on the Name and Position of the Croatian Literary Language," which demanded the official recognition of Croatian as distinct from "Serbo-Croatian."
: 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
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: Proponents argued that Croatia should keep more of its foreign currency earnings, particularly from its booming tourism industry.
The movement grew from frustration with the centralized power of Belgrade and the perceived economic exploitation of Croatia, which contributed more to the federal budget than it received in return. : It began largely with the 1967 "Declaration
By 1971, the movement had expanded from intellectual circles to the masses, including students and factory workers.
: They called for a confederated Yugoslavia where constituent republics held more sovereign power. The movement grew from frustration with the centralized
: 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