11 Questions
What major advantage did the Nationalists have during the Spanish Civil War?
Control of the military
Why did the Republicans struggle in the Spanish Civil War?
Lack of unity under a central leader
What event marked General Franco's complete control over Spain?
Nationalists capturing Madrid
How many people are estimated to have died during the Spanish Civil War?
600,000 - 700,000
What sets General Franco apart from other leaders after the Spanish Civil War?
He ruled Spain as a dictator until 1975
Who were the key members of the ruling class in Spain during the Spanish Civil War?
Wealthy landowners and military leaders
What group formed the Popular Front during the Spanish Civil War?
Farm workers
Why did King Alfonso XIII flee the country in 1931?
The people voted to set up a republic
Which side in the Spanish Civil War got help from the Communist government of the Soviet Union?
Republicans (Popular Front)
Who launched a military uprising against the government on July 17 during the Spanish Civil War?
General Francisco Franco
Which two countries provided help to General Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War?
Italy and Germany
Learn about the opposing groups of citizens who fought for control of Spain from 1936 to 1939, and how the Spanish Civil War impacted the government until the 1970s. Explore the political divisions in Spain in the decades after World War I.
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