Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) Study Guide

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Spanish Civil War lecture notes.

Ideological Polarization

The division between conservatives (monarchists, church, landowners) and liberals (republicans, socialists, anarchists, communists) leading to conflict.

Latifundia

A large estate or landholding in rural Spain, where landownership was concentrated among a small number of individuals.

Second Republic

The democratic government established in Spain after the abdication of King Alfonso XIII in 1931.

Black Biennium

A period from 1933 to 1936 marked by a right-wing backlash against left-wing reforms during the Second Republic.

Popular Front

A leftist electoral coalition in Spain that won the elections in 1936, contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.

International Brigades

Composed of 30,000+ volunteers from over 50 countries supporting Republicans, motivated by anti-fascist solidarity.

Condor Legion

A unit of the German Air Force that provided air support to the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War.

Falangists

Members of the fascist movement in Spain that supported the Nationalists during the Civil War.

Siege of Madrid

A key battle from 1936 to 1939 that became a symbol of Republican resistance during the war.

Franco's Spain

The authoritarian regime established by General Francisco Franco after the Civil War, lasting until 1975.