During the Spanish Civil War, Republicans fought to support a democratic government for Spain while Nationalists fought to support a Spanish dictatorship. What effect did the Spanish Civil War have on the buildup to World War II?
A.The civil war was the first time a democratic government had defeated a fascist regime.
B.World War II began when Britain and France participated in the Spanish Civil War.
C.Germany and Italy took part in the Spanish Civil War, testing their soldiers and weapons*.
D.The civil war created two governments in Spain that chose different sides in World War II.
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C. Germany and Italy took part in the Spanish Civil War, testing their soldiers and weapons.
To find the correct answer, we need to analyze the options given.
Option A: The civil war was the first time a democratic government had defeated a fascist regime.
This option is partially correct. It is true that the Spanish Civil War was a conflict between the democratic Republican government and the authoritarian Nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco. However, it was not the first time a democratic government had defeated a fascist regime. Prior to the Spanish Civil War, democratic forces had successfully defeated Mussolini's fascist government in Italy.
Option B: World War II began when Britain and France participated in the Spanish Civil War.
This option is incorrect. World War II did not begin with the participation of Britain and France in the Spanish Civil War. The war started on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.
Option C: Germany and Italy took part in the Spanish Civil War, testing their soldiers and weapons.
This option is correct. Germany and Italy provided military support to General Franco's Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. This allowed them to test and showcase their soldiers and weapons, improving their military capabilities and gaining valuable combat experience.
Option D: The civil war created two governments in Spain that chose different sides in World War II.
This option is incorrect. The Spanish Civil War did not create two governments in Spain that chose different sides in World War II. After Franco's victory in 1939, Spain became an authoritarian dictatorship and remained officially neutral during World War II, though it was generally sympathetic towards the Axis powers.
In conclusion, based on the given options, the correct answer is C. The Spanish Civil War saw Germany and Italy take part, testing their soldiers and weapons in the conflict.