Spanish Civil War

Who led the Nationalist Rebels against the Republican government in Spain?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Francisco Franco

• Joseph Stalin

Which two ideologies were in conflict during this time in Europe?

• Fascism and Democracy

• Communism and Dictatorship

• Democracy and dictatorship

• Dictatorship and Communism

Which countries supported the Spanish Nationalists (General Franco's side) in the Spanish Civil War?

• Italy and Germany

• France and Britain

• Soviet Union and France

• Germany and Soviet Union

Who supported the Spanish Republic governement during the Spanish Civil War ?

• Germany and Japan

• France and Britain

• USSR

• Italy

Hitler and Mussolini considered the Spanish conflict as the ideal opportunity to :

• to gain more confidence ahead the future world conflcit

• to test out some new military equipment that had only been used so far in training.

• to make a new ally at the same time.

• to try to gain more territories to fight the spread of communism.

Which country provided significant military support to Francisco Franco's forces?

• Germany

• Italy

• Soviet Union

• France

What strategy did Hitler develop during the Spanish Civil War?

• Trench Warfare (digging holes in the ground)

• Guerrilla Warfare (surprise attacks, efforts to limit enemies' movements, gain the support and influence on the population)

• Blitzkrieg (useful practice for his dive-bombing attacks with his airforce, the Luftwaffe)

• Scorched Earth (destroying all the resources that could possibly be used by the enemy)

Why did France and Britain stay out of the Spanish Civil War?

• Desire for war with Germany

• Lack of resources

• Support for the Republican government

• Fear of spreading the conflict

Who was worried about the lack of reaction from France and Britain during the Spanish Civil War?

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Francisco Franco

What did Hitler gain from the Spanish Civil War?

• Alliance with the Soviet Union

• Control over Spain's government

• Access to resources for his weapons industry and opportunity to test them

• Practice for dive-bombing attacks