The Spanish Civil War Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Spanish Civil War?
A
1936
2
Q
Who was the Spanish civil war between?
A
Republican government Vs. Right wing rebels led by General Franco
3
Q
Why was this Cival war so important? (spanish Civil war)
A
It gained international dimension
4
Q
Which countires supported which leaders?
A
- Germany and Italy (mussolini and Hitler) said they supported Right Wing Franco, who shared the same opinion on the World
- Over 50 countries supported Republican government, they sent volunteers to help.
- The USSR also supported the Republican government.
5
Q
What actions did countires take?
A
- Germany- sent airstrikes and pilots to bomb civilan areas.
- Italy- Sent thousands of troops
- France- supplied weapons but didn’t get involved
6
Q
What was the outcome of the help in the Spanish Cival War?
A
- hitler helped the Nastionalists win the War
- gave expirnce to Italian and german soilders
- encouraged Hitler to revsere TOV
7
Q
How did Russia look at the occasion of the Spanish Civil war?
A
-they became supcious of France and Great Britan getting involved in opposing fascism
