Topic 2: Spain At The Outbreak Of War Flashcards
1
Q
What were the disadvantages of the Republicans at the start of the war?
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2
Q
Who led the Nationalist side?
A
- Gil-Robles
- Jose Antonio Primo De Rivera
3
Q
Who led the Republicans?
A
- Azana
4
Q
What was Nationalist unity like?
A
- not unified movement- each group drawn for different reasons
5
Q
What were the reasons for different groups being drawn to the Nationalist side?
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- conservatives- wanted to eliminate growing threat of communism
- Falange- supported social revolution that would end power of aristocracy
- Carlists- wanted return to monarchy
6
Q
What was Republican unity like?
A
- they were United in their opposition for nationalism
- but there was deep political divisions
7
Q
What were the reasons for Republican disunity?
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- anarchists wanted removal of forms of govt in Spain
- socialists and communists did not want to destroy govt
- Spanish Communist Party stayed loyal to communist leaders of USSR and Stalin- they beloved Spain was not ready for revolution
- PSOE was divided- some supported Republic while others supported POUM
8
Q
When did Franco take charge of Spain’s military?
A
July 18th 1936 in Morocco
9
Q
Who supported the Nationalists?
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- army/ police
- in areas where monarchism was influential
- Catholic Priests
10
Q
Who supported the Republicans?
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- people who wanted Spain to continue as liberal democracy
- anarchists
- Catalonia and Basque region
11
Q
Military strength for Nationalists?
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- had strong commitment for their own ideologies
- more willing to accept military hierarchy- Carlists sought for restoration of monarchy not a military dictatorship
12
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Military strength for Republican?
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- represented by militias
- militias formed in July 1936 by various trade unions and left-wing political groups
- they rejected hierarchy organisation and formal discipline
- this made them difficult to command- especially anarchist militias
13
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Where did the Nationalist have control of?
A
North-west
14
Q
Where did the Republicans have control of?
A
South- east
- Madrid & Barcelona
15
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Nationalist land?
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- agricultural land
- produced Spain’s food for the domestic market
