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6. Who was in the strongest position by August 1936? Aim: To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Nationalists and Republicans Examiner content Spain at the outbreak of war July–August 1936: Nationalist and Republican leadership,...

6. Who was in the strongest position by August 1936? Aim: To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Nationalists and Republicans Examiner content Spain at the outbreak of war July–August 1936: Nationalist and Republican leadership, support and relative military strength; the geographical division of the country; the significance of the international response; Molathe - "It is necessary situation by thetoend spread terror... of August. Anyone who helps or hides a Communist or a supporter of the Popular Front will be shot 1 The Failed Coup 2 The Failed Coup 3 The Nationalists 4 The Nationalists 5 Republicans 6 Republicans 7 Military Support 8 The International Response 9 The International Response 10  Who was in the strongest position by Augustand Questions 1936? activities The Failed Coup 1. Read pages 2 & 3. What reasons did the Nationalists and Republicans have to be cheerful and concerned by the end of August? Give specific examples, including victories/people etc. 2. Note the impact of the assistance received by Franco from Hitler and Mussolini Nationalists vs Republicans 3. Read pages 2-10. Draw your own version of the table below. Use your highlighters to find evidence. The International Response 4. What was the significance of the non-intervention pact? 5. Why did Britain not want to intervene? Conclusion 7. Which side was in the strongest position by the end of August? Explain your reasons 11