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British foreign policy and the Spanish Civil War
Description
The British government did not want the Spanish Civil War to escalate into a Europe-wide conflict and so signed up to the Non-Intervention Committee. But for some in the British political establishment, Spain confirmed their doubts about the country鈥檚 policy of appeasement. Anthony Eden, who had been a supporter of the government鈥檚 non-aggressive approach, began to believe that Britain should take a firmer stance with Europe鈥檚 fascist dictators, and resigning his office in 1938.
Classroom Ideas
This footage can introduce study of the Spanish Civil War and case studies of Scots who became involved in the conflict.
Appeasement and the Road to War
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