Spanish Civil War

Definition

The Spanish Civil War took place from 1936 to 1939 in Spain between Republicans (supporters of democracy) and Nationalists (supporters of Franco's fascist regime). It was marked by intense fighting and resulted in the victory of Franco's forces.

Analogy

Imagine two rival teams competing against each other in an intense soccer match for control over Spain's future - one team representing democracy (Republicans) and the other team representing fascism (Nationalists).

Related terms

Republicans: Republicans were supporters of democratic governance who opposed Franco's rise to power during the Spanish Civil War.

Fascism: Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, suppression of dissent, and strong centralized control.

Victory of Nationalists: The victory of Nationalists refers to Francisco Franco's triumph over Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War, leading to his rise as dictator.