Spanish Civil War Overview

Flashcards covering the key concepts, events, and outcomes of the Spanish Civil War.

Civil wars are often caused by __ differences related to a country’s direction, government system, or composition.

ideological, regional, political, economic, or religious

The Spanish Civil War saw significant divisions along __ lines, particularly between the Basques, Catalans, and Galicians.

regional

The __ in Spain was primarily comprised of landowners, the Catholic Church, and the army.

Right

Over half the land in Spain was owned by __ individuals, highlighting class differences.

50,000

Anarcho-syndicalism advocated for ____ of factories.

decentralized, worker control

The Second Republic in Spain was created after the abdication of King _______

Alfonso XII on 14 April 1931.

The ______ that was formed in response to rising tensions before the war was called the Popular Front.

left-wing coalition

The Nationalists were primarily composed of military units that rebelled in July __ and received support from right-wing organizations.

1936

General __ assumed command of the Nationalists shortly after the outbreak of the war.

Francisco Franco

Despite claims of non-intervention, many Western governments hoped for a __ .

Nationalist Victory

The Soviet Union began sending material support to the Republicans due to Stalin’s dislike of and .

Hitler; Mussolini

The ______ primarily held Bilbao and Madrid during the early years of the war.

Republicans

The ______ laid siege to Madrid, famously declaring “No Pasarán!” to signify their determination.

Nationalists

_____ during the war included ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks.

Republican guerrilla tactics

_____, France and the UK officially recognized the Franco regime.

By February 1939

The Spanish Civil War resulted in the death of approximately 500,000 people between _______

July 1936 and April 1939.