In this article, Kubic explores the Spanish Civil War from beginning to end. While the war began as a political conflict within Spanish borders, it quickly drew the interest of neighboring European powers, many of which would become major players in the nearing second world war. As you read, take notes on what started the Spanish Civil War and what kept it going. This informational text is for grade 11 readers. This text is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.