Spanish Civil War

When was the Spanish Civil War?

• 1920 to 1923
• 1930 to 1932
• 1945 to 1947
• 1936 to 1939

The war broke out between supporters of the Republican Government (​ (a)   ) and ​ (b)   -wing rebels (​ (c)   ) under the command of General (d)   .

• right
• Republicans
• Franco
• Nationalists
• Democrats
• Socialists
• Communists
• Hitler

The civil war strengthened the relationship between Hitler and (a)   because they both supported the ideas of fascism from Franco.

Where is Spain?

What was Blitzkrieg?

• A military strategy used by Nazi Germany characterised by rapid and surprise attacks.

• A military strategy that only used German tanks.

• A famous German general known for his tactics.
• A peace treaty signed after World War I.

What was the name of the Spanish town that was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War?

(a)  

In 1936, Germany and Japan signed an (a)   , to oppose (b)   . Comintern was the (c)   organisation for spreading Communism to other countries. In 1937, (d)   also signed the Pact.

• Anti-Comintern Pact
• Communism
• USSR’s
• Italy
• German's
• Japan
• Capitalism
• France

What was the name given to Italy, Japan and Germany when they signed the Pact?

• The Liberals

• The Fascists

• The Axis Powers

• The Allied Powers

Which two main factions fought in the Spanish Civil War?

• Republicans and Nationalists

• Liberals and Conservatives

• Communists and Fascists

• Democrats and Monarchists

What was the international brigade in the Spanish Civil War?

• A naval fleet sent by the League of Nations

• A coalition of European governments aiding the Nationalists

• A group of international journalists covering the war

• Foreign volunteers supporting the Republicans