BEFORE CIVIL WAR
Who was the last king before?
Alfonso XIII
Who won the general elections in 1936?
Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing parties, including socialists, communists and moderate republicans.
When did the monarchy return to Spain?
1975
Who was the first lehendakari of the BC?
José Antonio Aguirre
Who was the nationalist general in charge of the north?
Emilio Mola
What coup d'état did he allow?
Miguel Primo de Rivera
What does "Political polarization" mean?
Spain became divided between left and right
What event marked the return of the monarchy?
Franco's death
What political party was he from?
Basque Nationalist Party, PNV
What part of the Basque Country supported the Francoists?
ÁLAVA + NAVARRE
What was the form of government in Spain before the war?
Franco's coup d'état divided the country into:
Republicans and Nationalists
Who was the first king after the civil war?
Juan Carlos I, grandson of Alfonso XIII
Which side did he support in the war?
Republicans
Who carried out the bombing of Gernika?
Condor Legion (Germany)
Who was the president?
Manuel Azaña
What does "International Brigades" mean?
Volunteers around the world who helped republicans
For how many years was Franco dictator?
39
Why was the BC a key region?
Significant industry and resources (iron: strategic) Controlling the area was crucial for both sides.
Which was the last Republican city in Guipúzcoa?
Eibar
What constitution was the Second Republic based on?
1931
Who founded the Spanish Falange (fascist party)?
J.A. Primo de Rivera
Tell me 3 characteristics of Franco's dictatorship
Absolutism, close relation with the church and control of the media.
What document was signed in 1936 coinciding with the beginning of the war?
Basque Statute of Autonomy
What was the iron belt?
Defensive system built around Bilbao to protect the city from Francoist forces.