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How was the rebellion in Spain different from that in Italy?

The new Spanish ruler seized power without popular support from citizens.
Spain was not in economic or social turmoil when the rebellion occurred.
The Spanish rebellion did not result in an authoritarian government.
Spain’s military leaders did not fully support the new Spanish ruler.

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The first statement is the best answer: "The new Spanish ruler seized power without popular support from citizens."

Explanation: Mussolini’s March on Rome (Italy) rested on an active mass movement and significant popular backing for the Fascists; his takeover was quickly recognized by the king and many elites. Spain’s takeover under Franco, by contrast, grew out of a military uprising that lacked broad popular legitimacy, led to a civil war, and depended heavily on military forces and foreign aid rather than a mass popular mandate. The other options are incorrect: Spain was in serious social and political turmoil before the uprising; the rebellion eventually produced an authoritarian regime under Franco; and most of the Spanish military did back the Nationalist cause (even if there were rivalries among leaders).