What is meant by a proxy war and how does this term apply to the spanish civil war?

A proxy war is a war in which major powers become involved but do not declare war on one another. During the Spanish Civil War, both Germany and the Soviet Union took sides and became actively involved, but they did not formally declare war on one another.

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explanation:

american revolution: major events leading to declaration of independence. 1765-1766; tax introduced on legal documents to pay for defense of colonies. 1766: stamp act repealed after merchants protesting due to their goods not being bout and officials being threatened.