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What is the most likely reason that Italy and Germany supported the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?

Italy and Germany hoped to take over Spanish territory after the war.
Italy and Germany wanted to keep Spain from gaining power.
Italy and Germany opposed overthrowing the existing government.
Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.

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Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.

They backed Franco to help create a friendly fascist regime, combat leftist/communist forces, and extend their ideological influence in Europe.