Allies Warn Neutral Spain Against Siding With Axis Powers

The transcript discusses the Allied response to neutral countries during World War II, focusing on Spain under General Francisco Franco. Franco, an ally of Hitler and Mussolini, allowed Spanish troops to fight alongside Germans. The United States imposed an oil embargo on Spain, demanding it sever ties with the Axis powers or face consequences.

What is the main concern of the Allied News regarding neutral countries?

• Their economic policies

• Their military strength

• Their cultural influence

• Their potential support for Axis powers

Which countries are mentioned as being under scrutiny by the democratic world?

• Ireland, Sweden, Turkey, and Spain

• Portugal, Greece, Norway, and Finland

• Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and Netherlands

• Denmark, Poland, Hungary, and Romania

What role did General Francisco Franco play during the war?

• He was a leader of the Allied forces

• He was a neutral observer

• He led the resistance against Axis powers

• He was an ally of Hitler and Mussolini

What was the Blue Division's involvement in the war?

• They were stationed in North Africa

• They were part of the Allied forces in Italy

• They fought against the Axis powers

• They fought alongside German troops on the Russian Front

What action did the United States take against Spain?

• Imposed a trade embargo

• Stopped oil supplies

• Declared war

• Offered military support