FRANCO AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
Section 1
1. What was the name of the king that gave up his throne in 1931?
King Alfonso XIII abdicated his throne in 1931
2. What was the two word name of the ruling government of Spain during the period between 1931 and 1939? Who were the two prominent leaders during this time? Who were some of the other prominent government officials during this time?
The name was the Second Republic, presidents are, niceto alcala-zamora, manuel azana, officials are José Calvo Sotelo, Francisco Franco, and Emilio Mola
3. Name at least three causes for reform that led to the Civil War.
they couldn't carry out reforms and maintain law and order, they were the government. Everyone was being divided.
4. Name at least two names that each fighting force was given.
The leftish republicans and the right wing nationalists
5. In what ways was the role of the Catholic Church downplayed by the Spanish government in the years leading up to Civil War?
Azana thought that the church was responsible for the Spain’s backwards movement. also because was also advocating the elimination of special privileges for the church
Section 2
1. What were the two seemingly rivaling political movements that Franco was able to unite during the Civil War and beyond?
fascist and monarchist political parties
2. Name at least two titles given to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.
head of the rebel Nationalist government and commander-in-chief (generalísimo) of the armed forces.
3. What were some of the details of the Labor Charter established under Franco during the Spanish Civil War?
They established that everyone had a duty to work, everyone had the right to work with adequate wages, paid vacations and a limit to how many hours you can work. Strikes were also labeled treason.
4. In what ways did Franco resemble Adolph Hitler?
Franco resembled Hitler in the tactics he used, he used the same tactics as Hitler used with Nazi Germany.
Section 3
1. What was the first major battle of the war and where was it fought?
The first major battle in the Spanish Civil War was the Battle of Badajoz which was held in Badajoz, Spain.
2. Name at least one major battle of the Civil War and describe the results of this battle.
The Battle of Madrid 1 was a major battle in the Spanish Civil War in which Franco and his troops attempted to take over the capital and failed.
3. What country was the largest supporter of the Republicans? What did they ask for from Spain in return for sending troops?
France, the Soviet Union, and Mexico were the greatest supporters of the Republicans. The Republic sent its gold reserve to these countries in order to pay for arms and supplies; Mexico furnished $2,000,000 in aid.
4. Why is the date April 26, 1937 significant? What occurred on this date? Which side led the offensive?
The bombing of Guernica was a aerial bombing on the Basque town of Guernica by the Spanish allies, the German air force’s Condor Legion.
5. When and where was the war officially declared over? Which side prevailed?
The Spanish Civil War was declared over on April 1, 1939 in the Capital Madrid with the Nationalists prevailing on top.
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Section 1
1. What was the name of the king that gave up his throne in 1931?
King Alfonso XIII abdicated his throne in 1931
2. What was the two word name of the ruling government of Spain during the period between 1931 and 1939? Who were the two prominent leaders during this time? Who were some of the other prominent government officials during this time?
The name was the Second Republic, presidents are, niceto alcala-zamora, manuel azana, officials are José Calvo Sotelo, Francisco Franco, and Emilio Mola
3. Name at least three causes for reform that led to the Civil War.
they couldn't carry out reforms and maintain law and order, they were the government. Everyone was being divided.
4. Name at least two names that each fighting force was given.
The leftish republicans and the right wing nationalists
5. In what ways was the role of the Catholic Church downplayed by the Spanish government in the years leading up to Civil War?
Azana thought that the church was responsible for the Spain’s backwards movement. also because was also advocating the elimination of special privileges for the church
Section 2
1. What were the two seemingly rivaling political movements that Franco was able to unite during the Civil War and beyond?
fascist and monarchist political parties
2. Name at least two titles given to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.
head of the rebel Nationalist government and commander-in-chief (generalísimo) of the armed forces.
3. What were some of the details of the Labor Charter established under Franco during the Spanish Civil War?
They established that everyone had a duty to work, everyone had the right to work with adequate wages, paid vacations and a limit to how many hours you can work. Strikes were also labeled treason.
4. In what ways did Franco resemble Adolph Hitler?
Franco resembled Hitler in the tactics he used, he used the same tactics as Hitler used with Nazi Germany.
Section 3
1. What was the first major battle of the war and where was it fought?
The first major battle in the Spanish Civil War was the Battle of Badajoz which was held in Badajoz, Spain.
2. Name at least one major battle of the Civil War and describe the results of this battle.
The Battle of Madrid 1 was a major battle in the Spanish Civil War in which Franco and his troops attempted to take over the capital and failed.
3. What country was the largest supporter of the Republicans? What did they ask for from Spain in return for sending troops?
France, the Soviet Union, and Mexico were the greatest supporters of the Republicans. The Republic sent its gold reserve to these countries in order to pay for arms and supplies; Mexico furnished $2,000,000 in aid.
4. Why is the date April 26, 1937 significant? What occurred on this date? Which side led the offensive?
The bombing of Guernica was a aerial bombing on the Basque town of Guernica by the Spanish allies, the German air force’s Condor Legion.
5. When and where was the war officially declared over? Which side prevailed?
The Spanish Civil War was declared over on April 1, 1939 in the Capital Madrid with the Nationalists prevailing on top.
Timeline for this MapQuest