Page 13 - IP3A 008 History of Spain

In 1898, The Spanish-American War

occurred and Spain gave up Cuba, the

Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to

the United States.

In 1914, World War 1 begins, but Spain

remains neutral. Then in 1931, Spain

became a republic.

In 1936, The Spanish Civil War occurred

between the Republicans and the

Nationalists led by Francisco Franco. Nazi

Germany and Fascist Italy supported the

Nationalists.

In 1939, the Nationalists won the civil war

and Francisco Franco became dictator of

Spain. He remained dictator for the next

36 years.