Spain's Role in World War II

What was Spain's stance during World War II?

• Full support for the Allies

• Complete neutrality

• Active participation with the Axis

• Fluctuating between neutrality and non-belligerence

Why did Franco initially consider joining the Axis powers?

• To avoid a British invasion

• Due to ideological similarities with Germany and Italy

• To gain economic support from the Allies

• To expand Spanish territories in Africa

What was the outcome of Franco's meeting with German officials in 1940?

• Spain joined the Axis powers

• Franco agreed to allow German passage through Spain

• The meeting failed to reach an agreement

• Spain declared war on the Allies

What was the Blue Division?

• A group of Spanish volunteers fighting for the Axis

• A Spanish naval fleet

• A division of the Spanish Republican Army

• A diplomatic mission to the United States

How did the Allies respond to Spain's involvement with the Axis?

• They offered Spain a place in the United Nations

• They provided economic aid to Spain

• They imposed a trade embargo

• They launched a military invasion of Spain

What strategy did the Allies use to keep Spain neutral?

• Military threats

• Economic and trade incentives

• Diplomatic isolation

• Cultural exchanges

How did Spain manage to avoid a full-scale famine during the war?

• By forming an alliance with Portugal

• By receiving aid from the Soviet Union

• By increasing domestic production

• By importing food from the United States

What was the impact of the Cold War on Spain's international relations?

• The United States viewed Spain as an ally against communism

• Spain remained isolated from global politics

• Spain became a communist state

• Spain joined the Warsaw Pact

What geographical advantage did Spain have during World War II?

• It had access to the Suez Canal

• It was close to the Soviet Union

• It was outside the main war zones

• It was centrally located in Europe

What was one consequence of Spain's non-belligerent stance during the war?

• Spain faced no post-war consequences

• Spain became a leading world power

• Spain was bombed by the Allies

• Spain was unable to join the United Nations until 1955