The Spanish Civil War Flashcards
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Who was Francisco Franco Bahamonde?
A Spanish military general and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975
What is the regime known as that Francisco Franco led?
Francoist Spain
Where was Francisco Franco born?
Ferrol, Galicia
At what age did Franco become a brigadier general?
33 years old
What political system did Franco oppose?
The Second Spanish Republic
What uprising did Franco suppress in 1934?
The leftist uprising in Asturias
What event did Franco initially hesitate to join in 1936?
The military coup that led to the Spanish Civil War
What title did Franco hold after becoming the head of state?
Generalissimo
What was the political party Franco unified the right-wing factions into?
FET y de las JONS
What was the estimated death toll during Franco’s dictatorship?
Between 100,000–200,000
What was Franco’s stance during World War II?
Neutral but supported Axis powers diplomatically
Which superpower did Franco align with during the Cold War?
The anti-communist West
What economic period is known as the ‘Spanish Miracle’?
The economic growth in the 1950s–60s
Who became a key advisor to Franco as his health declined?
Luis Carrero Blanco
When did Franco resign as prime minister?
In 1973
Who became king of Spain after Franco’s death?
Juan Carlos I
What are two contrasting views of Franco’s legacy?
Brutal repression and economic development
What was the Spanish Civil War fought between?
The Republicans and the Nationalists
What triggered the Spanish Civil War?
A failed military coup in July 1936
Who supported the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War?
Leftists, workers, progressives, Soviet Union, Mexico, International Brigades
Who backed the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War?
Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, Spanish right-wing groups
What significant regions did the Nationalists capture in 1937?
Much of northern Spain, including Basque regions
What happened on April 1, 1939?
Franco declared victory after entering Madrid
What was the aftermath for Republicans who remained in Spain?
Faced repression, executions, and imprisonment
