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The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)?
When you hear “civil war,” what kinds of causes do you imagine ?
Why might events in one country affect the rest of the world?

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The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

What the war was and why it began (00:00 – 00:50)

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1. How long did the Spanish Civil War last, according to the video?

From 1939 to 1975
From 1914 to 1918
From 1936 to 1939
From 1930 to 1939

2. Who were the main opponents in the conflict?

Conservative groups and socialist groups only
Republicans and the International Community
The second Spanish Republic and the Nationalist military-led forces
Spain and France

3. What event is described as starting the war?

A military coup led by General Francisco Franco
A peace treaty in 1939
The capture of Valencia
An economic boom in the 1930s

The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

Control of territory, battles, and the outcome (00:50 – 01:32)

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1. Who supported the Nationalists, according to the video?

Only the International Community
Fascist and conservative groups
Neutral countries
Only socialist groups

2. What was the war marked by?

A series of peaceful negotiations
Only minor protests in major cities
A quick surrender without fighting
A series of brutal battles and atrocities committed by both sides

3. What happened after the Nationalists won the war?

Immediate democratic elections in 1940
Spain was divided into two countries
Spain joined World War I
The establishment of the Franco dictatorship

The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

Impact on Spain and the world (01:32 – 02:11)

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1. What does the video say was one major human consequence of the war?

No deaths occurred
The death of millions of soldiers in World War II
Only a small number of injuries
The deaths of hundreds of thousands of people

2. Besides deaths, what other major effect is mentioned?

A major increase in tourism
The end of political divisions
A rapid economic recovery
The displacement of millions more

3. How does the video connect the Spanish Civil War to later global events?

It says it served as a Prelude to World War II
It says it directly caused World War I
It says it was unrelated to other conflicts
It says it ended all ideological conflicts

The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

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1. Which pair best describes the two sides mentioned in the video?

Nationalists vs. Republicans
Capitalists vs. Scientists
Monarchists vs. Industrialists
Spain vs. Portugal

2. Which factor is presented as worsening divisions in Spain before the war?

A major earthquake
The economic crisis of the 1930s
A sports rivalry
A scientific discovery

3. Why was the war significant internationally, according to the video?

It caused the creation of the European Union
It was fought between ideologies and influenced later conflicts
It was the first conflict ever fought in Europe
It ended all political extremism in Europe

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939)

The video mentions “political and social divisions.” What kinds of divisions can exist in a country today, and how can they be reduced?
Why do you think economic problems can increase support for “political extremism”?
The video says atrocities were committed by both sides. Why is it important to talk about civilian suffering during wars?
The war is described as being fought between ideologies. Can you think of modern conflicts where ideology plays a major role?