Question

Why is the Spanish Civil War called a ‘proxy war'?

A. because there was no clear victor
B. because the Francisco Franco was really a puppet of Great Britain and France
C. because the war began and ended on the exact dates of World War II, but is considered an isolated conflict
D. because both sides in Spain were in aided by Nazi Germany and the U.S.S.R., respectively

Answer 1

D because a 'proxy war' means a war which is instigated (or in other words 'brought about') by major powers that do not become involved. Therefore, the big powers such as USSR and Nazi Germany aided both sides in Spain, however, weren't involved (fighting battles with their own army).

Answer 2

The Spanish Civil War was known as a "Proxy War because both sides in Spain were aided by Nazi Germany and also the U.S.S.R. A Proxy War is when internal wars in a country is aided by an external power. The correct answer is D.