Definition: Francisco Franco (scroll down for answer)       Definition: Francisco Franco, Spain Spain became engaged in a civil war in 1936 when Francisco Franco’s fascist Nationalist Army attempted to seize power. Hitler and Mussolini both supported Franco, and in 1939 he overthrew the government. Franco was in office until 1975. Spain gradually moved to democracy after his death. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters