What is the most likely reason that italy and germany supported the nationalists in the spanish civil war?
a. italy and germany hoped to take over spanish territory after the war.
b. italy and germany wanted to keep spain from gaining power.
c. italy and germany opposed overthrowing the existing government.
d. italy and germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.

The correct answer is D.

The Nazi goverment of Germany and the fascists from Italy were in line with the fascist political ideology of the Nationalists leaded by Francisco Franco. The Nationalists constituted the rebel faction and had used militar power to rise violently against the democratically elected goverment of the Spanish Second Republic.

Moreover, the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) took place right before the start of WWII, and the tensions that gave rise to WWII were already operating in Europe. Therefore, Germany and Italy, which were in the middle of their  respective Arms Races, used the war in Spain as a training field to test their military technology and troops.

D on edge

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