INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL FRANCO - SOUND

Generalissimo Francisco Franco declares that Spain will not join the German-Italian-Japanese alliance against communism, but he is committed to eradicating communism in Spain. In an interview with Movietone, Franco emphasizes the nationalists' mission to defend civilization and outlines the future duty of work in Spain. He asserts his role as the sole representative of the people's will. The news reports that Franco is preparing a major offensive, which he believes will be decisive in ending the Spanish civil war.

What stance does Franco take regarding the German-Italian-Japanese alliance?

• He supports the alliance secretly.

• He refuses to join the alliance.

• He remains neutral.

• He decides to join the alliance.

What is Franco's primary goal in Spain according to his declaration?

• To expand Spanish territories.

• To join the Axis powers.

• To extirpate communism.

• To promote democracy.

What mission does Franco claim the nationalists have?

• To promote industrialization.

• To conquer Europe.

• To establish a monarchy.

• To defend civilization.

What does Franco believe the world will feel towards the nationalists?

• Indifference.

• Gratitude.

• Suspicion.

• Hostility.

What does Franco anticipate his major offensive will achieve?

• A temporary ceasefire.

• A decisive victory.

• An international intervention.

• A prolonged conflict.