For whom did Lluís Companys remain loyal during the Spanish Civil War?
The Nationalist faction
The Republican faction
The International Brigades
The Communist Party
Answer
Lluís Companys, the president of Catalonia at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, remained loyal to the Republican faction. The Republicans, a coalition of left-wing political parties and trade unions, sought to defend the democratically elected government of Spain against the Nationalist rebels led by General Francisco Franco. Companys' support for the Republicans reflected his commitment to democracy, social justice, and Catalan autonomy.
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