Spanish Civil War

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Objective

I can identify the main causes and key participants of the Spanish Civil War.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Briefly describe the opposing sides in the Spanish Civil War (Republicans and Nationalists) and their general ideologies.

2

What were the main differences in political and social views between the Republicans and the Nationalists in Spain?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe two major causes of the Spanish Civil War, and for each cause, identify which side (Republicans or Nationalists) it most affected and why. Identify two key participants in the Spanish Civil War, and explain their roles and the sides they represented in the conflict.

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