The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939 and was a conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists over control of Spain. The Republicans were supported by the Soviet Union and Mexico and included those who wanted a capitalist liberal government, anarchists, and communists. The Nationalists were backed by Italy and Germany and were mostly anti-communists led by wealthy landowners. There were around 500,000 total deaths during the war, with 110,000 Republican and 90,000 Nationalist soldiers killed.

1. By: Boomer Brock & Trevor Ryan 2/15/08 Pappalardo 11/3 Spanish Civil War

2. The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict in Spain that occurred after an attempt to overthrow the government by parts of the army against the Second Republic. The Spanish Civil War lasted from July 17, 1936 to April 1, 1939. (Thomas)

3. The Republicans or Republicanos, and they were supported by the Soviet Union and Mexico. The Nationalists or Nacionales, and they had the support of Italy and Germany. The Republicans were made up of people who wanted a capitalist Liberal government, anarchists, and communists. The nationalists were mostly anti-communists. Their leaders were wealthy land owners who were generally conservative and favored the centralization of state power. (Nelson) Who was Fighting?

4. Casualties There were almost 500,000 deaths total during the Civil War. 110,000 Republican soldiers died in battle. 90,000 Nationalist soldiers died in battle. 10% of all soldiers who fought in the war were killed. Nationalist Army executed 75,000 people, where as the Republican only executed 55,000 people. ( http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Spanish-Civil-War.htm ) Casualties

5. Important People NATIONALIST: Francisco Franco- Dictator of Spain. Miguel Cabanellas- officer. José Sanjurjo- very involved to the military up rise in Spain. REPUBLICANS: Manuel Azana Diaz- Last president of the Second Republic. Claude Cockburn- controversial journalists. (Beever)

6. Bibliography http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Spanish-Civil-War.htm No listed author (internet) The Spanish Civil War by Antony Beever (Book) http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/scw/scw.htm Cary Nelson (Internet) The Spanish Civil War: Revised Edition by Hugh Thomas (Book)