Identify three underlying causes of the Spanish Civil War mentioned in the video.

Economic inequality, political instability, and religious conflict.

Explain the roles of Francisco Franco and the Nationalist faction in initiating the Spanish Civil War.

Franco led a military coup against the Republican government, initiating the war. The Nationalists aimed to overthrow the existing government and establish a dictatorship.

Describe the international involvement in the Spanish Civil War, naming at least two countries that supported each side.

Germany and Italy supported the Nationalists, while the Soviet Union and international brigades supported the Republicans.

What were the major social and economic consequences of the Spanish Civil War for the Spanish population?

Widespread death and displacement, economic devastation, and suppression of political dissent.

How did the outcome of the Spanish Civil War impact Spain's political landscape in the decades that followed?

It led to a long period of dictatorship under Francisco Franco, suppressing democracy and civil liberties.

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Causes and Consequences of the Spanish Civil War

Name: Causes and Consequences of the Spanish Civil War
Author: Insta~Lesson

11th GradeSocial Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the causes and consequences of the Spanish Civil War.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

9 min

🇪🇸THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR (1936-1939)

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

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