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Who called for the uprising and overthrow of Spain's Republican government?
Who called for the uprising and overthrow of Spain's Republican government?
- Right-wing Spanish military officers
- Army of Africa
- Leftist Republican government
- General Francisco Franco (correct)
Which areas did the rebels capture within three days of the uprising?
Which areas did the rebels capture within three days of the uprising?
- Army of Africa and Republican territories
- Madrid and several key cities in the south
- Canary Islands and mainland Spain
- Morocco and much of northern Spain (correct)
How did the Republicans respond to the uprising in Madrid?
How did the Republicans respond to the uprising in Madrid?
- They succeeded in putting down the uprising (correct)
- They executed thousands of suspected political opponents
- They fled to the Canary Islands
- They joined the rebels and supported the uprising
What were the rebels called during the Spanish Civil War?
What were the rebels called during the Spanish Civil War?
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Where did Franco fly to in order to prepare for bringing the Army of Africa over to the mainland?
Where did Franco fly to in order to prepare for bringing the Army of Africa over to the mainland?
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What did the Republicans and the Nationalists do after securing their respective territories?
What did the Republicans and the Nationalists do after securing their respective territories?
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Study Notes
The Spanish Civil War Uprising
- General Emilio Mola called for the uprising and overthrow of Spain's Republican government.
Initial Rebel Gains
- Within three days of the uprising, the rebels captured key areas including Morocco, Spanish Sahara, the Canary Islands, and parts of northern Spain.
Republican Response
- In Madrid, the Republicans responded to the uprising by forming militias and establishing a defense committee.
Rebel Identity
- The rebels were referred to as the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War.
Franco's Preparation
- General Francisco Franco flew to the Canary Islands to prepare for bringing the Army of Africa over to the mainland.
Consolidation of Territories
- After securing their respective territories, both the Republicans and the Nationalists began to purge their zones of opposition, imposing their own authority and consolidating their power.
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