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Spanish Civil War July 1936-April 1939

Spanish Civil War July 1936-April 1939. Carrisa Holt Katie Hartman Kaylee Sites. The Cause. The monarchy was recently abolished, and Spain was declared a public. Catalonia and Basque wanted independence from Spain. The depression hit Spain hard

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Spanish Civil War July 1936-April 1939

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  1. Spanish Civil WarJuly 1936-April 1939 Carrisa Holt Katie Hartman Kaylee Sites

  2. The Cause • The monarchy was recently abolished, and Spain was declared a public. • Catalonia and Basque wanted independence from Spain. • The depression hit Spain hard • Roman Catholic Church was hostile to the Republic and the Republic was hostile towards the Church.

  3. Guernica A picture depicting the bombing of Guernica, by German and Italian war planes.

  4. Important Facts • Loyalist vs. the Fascist. • The nationalist received support from Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. • Nationalist had a strength of 600,000, 600 aircraft, and 290 batteries. • Spanish Republic had a strength of 450,000, 350 aircraft, and 200 battery. • There were 500,000 casualties and losses.

  5. Abraham Lincoln Brigade • Volunteers from the United States who fought for the Spanish Republic. • Present at the battles of Brunete, Zaragoza, Belchite, Teruel, and Ebro River. • After the war they were reviewed as supporters of the Soviet Union

  6. Result of the War • Nationalist defeated the Spanish Republic. • The Spanish Republic was demolished and the Spanish State was formed.

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