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impacts of the Spanish Civil War
social impact
about 2% of Spain's 24 million people were killed during the war
about 400 000 people fled
the country in fear of the
Nationalist government
after the war the wounded Nationalists had better access to jobs than Republicans, which perpetuated the divisions
the role of women during the war varied a lot
Nationalist Spain: women were expected to conform to traditional roles, such as housewives and paidi work for women was discouraged
Republican Spain: more freedom for women, women were involved with politics (e.g. Federica Montseny who was the Minister for Public Health and Assistance). Some women participated in militias and some worked in factories
women who were involved in politics however
often worked in issues which were though to
be traditional female issues, such a shealthcare
Republican children taken from their families
role of women changed back to conservative views
economic impact
economy was devastated
financial difficulties, debt
at the end of the war Nationalists owed 700 million dollars for war supplies. repayments were made in food shipments and industrial raw materials which affected Spain's economy for decades
destruction to countryside and infrastructure
high inflation
agricultural economy stayed inefficient
lack of skilled workers, labour shortages
political impact
right-wing military dictatorship led by Franco
conservative policies and attitudes were promoted
Catholic Church got its power and influence back
repression and persecution of former Republicans, which caused further divisions in the society
the impact on international politics was limited as many major powers were concerned with what was happening in Germany
White Terror, 400 000-500 000 people fled the country
trade unions banned, wages cut
Basques and Catalans independence hopes crushed
opposition suppressed