The coup completed, the RCC proceeded with their intentions of consolidating the revolutionary government and modernizing the country. They purged monarchists and members of Idris' Senussi clan from Libya's political world and armed forces; Gaddafi believed this elite were opposed to the will of the Libyan people and had to be expunged. "People's Courts" were founded to try various monarchist politicians and journalists, and though many were imprisoned, none were executed. Idris was sentenced to execution in absentia. COUNT 9
QSN1 What did the RCC do with remnants of the monarchy? ANS1 They purged monarchists and members of Idris' Senussi clan from Libya's political world and armed forces QSN2 What happened to Idris? ANS2 Idris was sentenced to execution in absentia. QSN3 How did Gaddafi view the elite? ANS3 Gaddafi believed this elite were opposed to the will of the Libyan people and had to be expunged. QSN4 What happened to the monarchists and and journalists? ANS4 "People's Courts" were founded to try various monarchist politicians and journalists, and though many were imprisoned, none were executed. QSN5 What clan was King Idris part of? ANS5 Senussi QSN6 How many people were executed by the People's Courts? ANS6 none QSN7 What sentence was given to the absent King Idris? ANS7 execution QSN8 Along with the Senussi, who was purged from the military? ANS8 monarchists QSN9 Along with journalists, who was tried in the People's Courts? ANS9 monarchist politicians